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.

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