Sea turtle volunteers defeat Florida in lawsuit, winning right to protect nests

During nesting season, which runs from March 1 to Oct. 31, about 20 volunteers a night from the organization guard sea turtle nests, stepping in to rescue hatchlings if they crawl inland instead of toward the ocean. Lights in condo towers, hotels and restaurants draw baby turtles inland where they end up run over by cars or eaten by birds, raccoons or other predators.