The Biology of Sea Turtle Eggs
Sea turtles, from the petite hawksbill to the mighty leatherback, all begin their lives as eggs buried beneath warm beach sands. Despite variations among species, they share common reproductive traits. This article explores the fascinating biology of sea turtle eggs; their form, how and where they are laid, how they incubate, and the perilous journey of hatching with examples from loggerhead, green, leatherback, and hawksbill turtles, among others.