sea turtle, magnetic field and Earth

These sea turtles ‘dance’ when magnetic fields lead them to a snack
Loggerhead sea turtles ( Caretta caretta) are pretty loyal marine reptiles. Even with their roughly 8,000-mile-long migrations across oceans, they consistently return to the same feeding and nesting sites. Sea turtles can travel these distances by remembering the magnetic signatures of an area and storing that knowledge in a mental map.
Earth’s magnetic field triggers a superpower in sea turtles that makes them ‘dance’
This week, see what makes loggerhead sea turtles “dance,” track a cosmic “ghost particle,” uncover an ancient basilica, and more.
Sea turtles use Earth's magnetic field like an invisible map
Sea turtles navigate using Earth's magnetic field like a GPS. Scientists found they learn and remember magnetic locations.
Watch baby sea turtles do a happy dance (video)
Loggerhead sea turtles do an excited "turtle dance" when anticipating food. It's adorable, of course, but it has also allowed scientists to understand better how the turtles navigate. Scientists have theorized that sea turtles memorize coordinates to navigate using a magnetic "map.
Watch Turtles Boogie When Magnetic Fields Say Food Is Near
Loggerhead turtles can recognize the magnetic signatures that they associate with getting a nice meal – and do an adorable little dance when they do! That’s according to new research that suggests that these turtles use Earth’s magnetic field as a map and a compass in two different ways.
Sea Turtles Dance to Orientate With Earth's Magnetic Field, Study Reveals
Dancing turtles have proved for the first time that some animals use Earth's magnetic field to create a personal map of their favorite spots, scientists said Wednesday.
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First-of-its-kind floating structure will help sea life — here are the details
"This is a direct application of the things we study." First-of-its-kind floating structure will help sea life — here are the ...
SC Aquarium releases five endangered sea turtles with help from US Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard took five endangered sea turtles more than two hours offshore for release on Thursday.
Loggerhead turtles use geomagnetic field to navigate large distances
Loggerhead turtles learn magnetic signatures for navigation and feeding, showcasing two distinct geomagnetic senses for migration, study finds.
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Large plastic sheet found in dead turtle stranded on beach
Adult leatherbacks can grow as large as nearly 2 meters long. The species is the largest sea turtle that migrates in tropical and temperate seas, including the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean ...
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The Marine Park of Zakynthos: Where Sea Turtles and Seals Roam Free
The islet of Marathonisi in Laganas Bay, known as "Turtle Island," is included in the Marine Park of Zakynthos ...
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Scientists solve the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’
WASHINGTON — Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. “We’ve had massive data gaps about the early baby to ...
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Solving deep-sea mystery: UCF scientists help find sea turtles’ ‘lost years’
WASHINGTON — Using satellite trackers, scientists have discovered the whereabouts of young sea turtles during a key part of their lives. “We’ve had massive data gaps about the early baby to ...
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WATCH: Metro area sea turtles predict winner of Sunday’s Big Game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A pair of Kansas City’s resident sea turtles have made their predictions for Sunday’s Big Game, and for the sake of a Chiefs three-peat, staff hope they’re right.