Researchers set out to catch baby turtles in the Gulf of Mexico to tag them and learn more about where they go when they scurry to the sea after hatching.

“We’ve had massive data gaps about the early baby to toddler life stages of sea turtles,” said Kate Mansfield, a marine scientist at the University of Central Florida. “This part of their ...

Working together in the first moments of life makes it easier ... a researcher featured in Turtle Beach, studied sea turtle nests and the sounds that baby turtles produce before and after hatching.

helping students to discover more about the various species of sea turtles, their unique habitats, diet, life cycle, challenges they face, and how to protect their population. Click the image ...

why does it matter where a baby turtle goes or whether it's drifting or swimming? MANSFIELD: I would say that we know very little about certain times and aspects of a sea turtle life. And if you ...

“We’ve had massive data gaps about the early baby to toddler life stages of sea turtles,” said Kate Mansfield, a marine scientist at the University of Central Florida. “This part of their ...