SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A wall of hay bales was installed along the beaches on Anna Maria Island to prevent sea turtles from leaving their habitat.

The hay bales serve both as barrier and as a cue to the turtles that they may be disoriented by lights from local homes and cars.

Nesting season runs all summer long, and Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch wants to make sure people know to turn off artificial light after 8 p.m.

Beachgoers should look to avoid moving the hay bales, as it could allow the turtles to roam where they will get lost.

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