Sea Turtles
Sea turtles are ancient marine reptiles that have existed for over 100 million years, known for their remarkable long-distance migrations and the vulnerability of several species to extinction.
Having survived since the age of dinosaurs largely unchanged, these ancient marine reptiles undertake migrations spanning thousands of miles, guided by a navigational sense scientists still don't fully understand.
Ancient Survivors
Sea turtles have existed in roughly their current form for over 100 million years, having survived the mass extinction event that eliminated the dinosaurs.
Remarkable Long-Distance Migration
Many sea turtle species undertake extraordinary migrations spanning thousands of miles between feeding and nesting grounds, using a still not fully understood magnetic navigation sense.
Returning to Birth Beaches
Female sea turtles typically return to the same beach where they themselves hatched to lay their own eggs, a behavior scientists believe is guided by detecting the Earth's unique magnetic signature at that location.
Significant Conservation Concerns
Several sea turtle species face significant threats from habitat loss, plastic pollution, and accidental entanglement in fishing equipment, prompting extensive international conservation efforts.
