how many eggs do sea turtles lay

Sea turtles lay eggs in clutches, with the number of eggs varying by species. On average, sea turtles lay about 110 eggs per nest (clutch), and they typically lay between 2 to 8 nests in a nesting season. For example, Green turtles lay around 110 eggs per clutch on average, while Hawksbill turtles can lay larger clutches, sometimes over 200 eggs. Flatback turtles lay smaller clutches, approximately 50 eggs per nest. The number of clutches per season can range from 4 to 10, depending on the species. The eggs are left to incubate in the sand until hatching, with no further parental care after laying.