Turtle hatching and release dates

The last 2 years (the week after Thanksgiving), we've witnessed multiple hatchings and mama's laying eggs EVERY night near Villa Mexicana.

I was so upset this year when a crowd gathered around a mama while she was preparing to lay her eggs. She had the hole partially dug, but between the loud voices and flashlights, she was uncomfortable and returned to the ocean (without laying her eggs). This incident has bothered me ever since it happened.