How Florida's sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark
July 30, 2026
July 30, 2026
TAMPA, Florida, July 30 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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How Florida's sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark
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By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications and Marketing
Beneath the sand, the nest begins to move.
One sea turtle hatchling breaks free first. As it digs and shifts in the dark, the movement sends vibrations through the nest. Soon, others begin hatching . . .
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How Florida's sea turtle hatchlings find the ocean in the dark
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By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications and Marketing
Beneath the sand, the nest begins to move.
One sea turtle hatchling breaks free first. As it digs and shifts in the dark, the movement sends vibrations through the nest. Soon, others begin hatching . . .