Thursday, March 10, 2011

The incredible 4,500-mile Atlantic Ocean journey of tiny turtles as young as four months old

Scientists have lifted the lid on an incredible 70-day journey that wild turtles, some younger than six months old, take for the first time.
Researchers tagged some of the smallest and youngest ever baby turtles to be tracked, revealing the epic 4,500 mile journey in the Atlantic Ocean.
The young Loggerhead turtles were monitored by satellite as they made their journey - the equivalent of travelling from London to Mumbai.
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