Canaveral National Seashore serves as an important nesting area for sea turtles. During the months of April through October, giant sea turtles lumber ashore to nest on the beach. Four turtle are known to nest in the park: the loggerhead, green, leatherback and kemp's ridley. Loggerhead's lay 3,000-5,000 nests per year. Green's lay 200-6,000 nests per year. Leatherbacks deposit up to 34 nests per year within the park boundary.