Coral Reef Fact:
A live hatchling makes his way to the sea. photo: http://www.fla-keys.com/turtlecam/
“Loggerhead, green, leatherback, hawksbill and Kemp’s ridley sea turtles nest on beaches in the Florida Keys and other parts of Florida, or inhabit Florida and Keys waters. All five species are considered either threatened or endangered.” Each year from mid-April -Oct. “turtles crawl ashore at night to dig their nests and lay eggs. A female turtle typically lays about 100 eggs and covers them with sand before returning to the water, leaving the nest alone. ” Source: http://www.fla-keys.com/turtlecam/