Fitting Sea Turtles with Backpacks is the Coolest Science Ever

Simple yet savvy devices are being attached to turtle hatchlings to uncover the thrilling journey of how these newborns break free from their eggs and make their way to the sandy surface.
So, what astonishing secrets have emerged about the early moments of sea turtles' lives?
We turned to Davey Dors of @UNSWScience for the inside scoop; this is 60 Seconds of Science!
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0:17 The journey of a sea turtle
1:02 How the backpacks are put on the hatchlings
1:34 The importance of Heron Island for turtles
2:30 How the research is expanding
2:54 Can relocating nests affect hatchlings?
3:41 Why this research is so important for the conservation of turtles
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