Scientists use tiny 'backpacks' on turtle hatchlings to observe their movements

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Oct 2, 2024, 11:06 am187 pts
New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings 'swim' to the surface of the sand, rather than 'dig,' in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for conserving a declining turtle population globally.

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