Across the sea’s vast expanse

Even though sea turtles migrate long distances across oceans, when it’s time for them to nest, they navigate back to the exact beach where they hatched. This remarkable homing instinct allows female sea turtles to return to their natal beach, sometimes after several decades of exploring the vast ocean. They use various cues such as Earth’s magnetic field, wave patterns, and even the scent of the beach to locate and return to their birthplace. This behavior ensures that sea turtles continue to contribute to the population of their specific nesting area and maintain the intergenerational connection to their ancestral home. It’s an amazing navigation skill that has fascinated scientists and adds to the wonder of these incredible marine creatures.

Somewhere in the Lagoon, New Caledonia