To protect Sea Turtles during their nesting season in Florida, many coastal areas have adopted what many refer to as the “Turtle Code” for glass.
When Sea Turtles hatch, they go towards the ocean, guided by the light of the moon.If there is too much artificial light back on the beach, newly hatched turtles can be confused and go the wrong way.
To protect these hatchlings, the visible light transmission of a glass product used to comply with a Turtle Ordinance must be .45 or less.