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