Sea turtles typically hatch about 6 to 8 weeks (around 45 to 70 days) after the eggs are laid in the sand, with incubation periods varying depending on species and environmental conditions. The hatchlings generally emerge and make their way to the sea during the warmer months, with regional variations:
- In places like Costa Rica, green sea turtles hatch mostly from July to October, while hawksbill turtles hatch throughout March to October.
- In Florida, hatchlings begin emerging from mid- to late June and continue through October.
- In Greece, hatching occurs from late July to early October.
- In the Maldives, hatching peaks in July to August.
- Incubation usually takes about 60 days, but this can be influenced by sand temperature and other factors.
Thus, sea turtle hatching season is typically concentrated in the summer and early fall months, varying by location and species.
