Nesting Behavior
Females will produce hundreds of eggs during a nesting season, and it takes a toll on the animal’s body. This is why females don’t participate in nesting every year, they will usually lay eggs every 2-4 years. Females must leave the ocean and come out on the beach to lay their eggs. Most sea turtles lay their eggs at night in order to expose their eggs to fewer predators. Also, turtles don’t put all their eggs in one basket – so to speak.