Sea turtle nesting areas are becoming scarce due to beach development and disturbances.
Sea Turtle © Sophia Volzke
→ Trash on the beach can cause female turtles to return to sea instead of nesting.
→ The noise and activity of people may also cause females to disrupt their breeding.
→ Artificial lighting on beaches may indicate daylight and inhibit nocturnal nesting turtles.
→ Also hatchlings can become disoriented by lights when trying to find the surf.