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Stage 1
First they mate -
Stage 2
They lay eggs -
Stage 6
They migrate to nearshore waters to mature -
Stage 3
Takes about 2-3 months for the eggs to hatch -
Stage 4
Hatchlings run into the water -
Stage 5
Turtles spend several years in passive migration -
Stage 6
It can take turtles 5-20 years to mature and be able to reproduce -
Stage 7
They lay eggs of their own -
Stage 8
They die. Turtles can live up to 50 years
