Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’

Scientists have used satellite trackers to study the movements of young sea turtles during their early life stages, filling in a significant data gap. By attaching GPS tags to the shells of young turtles and tracking their movements in the Gulf of Mexico, researchers found that the turtles actively swim rather than passively drift with ocean currents. The study provides valuable insights into how young turtles navigate the ocean, highlighting the importance of the Gulf of Mexico for endangered sea turtle species.

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