New research indicates that sea turtles seem to navigate across hundreds of miles of open ocean using Earth's magnetic field. Previous experimental studies suggested that sea turtles use geomagnetism ...

Turtles’ ability to navigate by sensing geomagnetism is effective, but imperfect, new research suggests. Credit: Melissa Staines Research & Developments is a blog for brief updates that provide ...

Every year, sea turtles perform journeys that seem almost impossible. A hatchling no bigger than a human hand emerges from the sand, scrambles across the beach, and disappears into the ocean. Years ...

Sea turtles are some of the ocean’s most beloved inhabitants, not just because they’re cute, but also because they are critical for healthy ecosystems: sea turtles help maintain healthy coral reefs ...