Half of all the green turtles in the Pacific come here to nest, 太平洋中半数的绿海龟都来这里筑巢
..and many haul themselves far inland in search of nesting space. 为了寻找筑巢的空间 许多绿海龟还会向内陆深处慢慢挪动
In a single night, they may lay as many as two million eggs. 一夜之间 便可能产下多达200万枚蛋
They form over warm tropical water, building in strength at sea. 形成于温暖的热带水域 在海上越来越强
Some years, no chicks survive in this colony. 有几年中 没有一只雏鸟幸存
The storm passes, but leaves devastation in its wake. 风暴过去了 但只剩下满目疮痍
And the colony lies directly in their path. 而繁殖地正好位于风暴的路径上
It's the largest breeding colony in North America. 是北美最大的繁殖地
the brine in these shallow lagoons cannot be tolerated by most animals. 大多数动物都无法忍受浅潟湖中的咸水