Researchers like Lohmann have learned that sea turtles, like many other species, seem to navigate using Earth’s magnetic field.That’s the subtle magnetic force — generated by the planet’s ...

Turtles are some of the most unique creatures on Earth. Turtles seem to take their time with everything they do. This can be frustrating for those who are always on the go, but it’s also a ...

In a nutshell Scientists discovered sea turtles can learn and remember specific magnetic field signatures of geographic locations, effectively creating their own internal GPS system that helps ...

Each morning during sea turtle nesting season, scientists and citizen volunteers with Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota comb 35 miles of shoreline looking for turtle tracks from mothers coming ...

Marine turtles: Earth’s ancient mariners. Marine turtles have been navigating our oceans for millions of years – now some need our help to survive. Adopt a turtle About marine turtles Why they matter ...

Turtles have roamed the Earth since the Triassic Period over 200 million years ago. A new study about their evolution, published in iScience, shows how the scales on turtles’ heads can teach us more ...

The turtles rely on Earth’s magnetic field to help them navigate in two ways. A magnetic map aids with location tracking, and a magnetic compass orients them in the right direction.