More and more beaches, used by the turtles as nesting areas, are lost every year as tourist areas developed. This means that the females do not have a familiar place in which to lay their eggs and as a result some females may not nest at all. Even if the turtles do manage to lay their eggs, these may be crushed by people walking along the beach. Just as seriously, the young turtles are often confused by the bright lights when they hatch and are unable to find their way to the sea and safety.