When female sea turtles lay their eggs, she has up to 100 eggs, but a lot don’t make it.
First of all when eggs hatch they all follow the moon reflecting on the ocean. Sometimes, they mistake beach house lights for the moon. Sometimes the turtles get stuck in trash like bags and towels on the beach and die. Also, hatchlings can be eaten by raccoons and sea gulls on their way to the water. And when some make it to the water, sharks and orcas eat them too. About one out of a 100 make it to adulthood, but that’s how God designed the turtles so that they wouldn’t over populate.
So, if you are vacationing or live at the beach, turn off your lights right as you go to bed, so turtles don’t mistake your lights for the moon. Make sure you take your trash with you. If you find a turtle nest, report it to the authorities so they can keep it safe by marking with caution tape. This will help sea turtles get a better start.
`Hailey,
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