Turtle GPS - Science Nation

The video explores how sea turtles navigate their long journeys using Earth's magnetic field. Biologist Ken Loman studies these turtles, revealing that they inherit responses to specific magnetic fields, which guide them through the Atlantic Ocean. Lab tests show turtles' ability to orient themselves based on these fields, akin to a natural GPS. Experiments with wave simulators demonstrate how hatchlings use wave cues to navigate offshore. Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for turtle conservation efforts.

What extraordinary journey are sea turtles programmed for from birth?

How do mother turtles ensure the survival of their eggs?

What role does the Earth's magnetic field play in the navigation of sea turtles?

Describe the experiment that shows how turtles respond to magnetic fields.

What is the significance of the turtles' ability to swim into waves?