How Baby Sea Turtles Find Their Way Home

The video explores the fascinating navigation abilities of Kemp's ridley sea turtles, Earth's smallest sea turtles. It discusses how these turtles imprint on chemical cues and use Earth's magnetic fields to navigate back to their birthplace after years at sea. The video also delves into the history of Kemp's ridley turtles, highlighting their near extinction and the conservation efforts that have helped their population recover, including the relocation of eggs to Texas. Despite these efforts, Kemp's ridley turtles remain endangered, facing challenges like the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

What unique ability do Kemp's ridley sea turtles have that allows them to return to their birthplace?

• They use the stars to navigate.

• They imprint on the chemical cues of their surroundings.

• They follow the ocean currents.

• They use sonar to find their way.

How do scientists believe sea turtles navigate long distances?

• By using Earth's magnetic fields.

• By following the sun's position.

• By memorizing the ocean's currents.

• By using the moon's gravitational pull.

What was the mystery surrounding Kemp's ridley sea turtles for many years?

• Their diet in the wild.

• Their nesting sites.

• Their lifespan.

• Their migration patterns.

What significant event in 1947 helped scientists understand Kemp's ridley nesting behavior?

• A study on turtle diet was published.

• A new nesting site was discovered in Texas.

• A film captured thousands of turtles nesting in one day.

• A massive turtle migration was observed.

What was the innovative experiment conducted to help Kemp's ridley turtles?

• Breeding turtles in captivity.

• Tagging turtles with GPS devices.

• Moving eggs to hatch in a new location.

• Feeding turtles a special diet.

What major environmental disaster in 2010 affected Kemp's ridley turtles?

• A massive earthquake.

• A severe hurricane.

• A large oil spill.

• A volcanic eruption.

Despite conservation efforts, what is the current status of Kemp's ridley sea turtles?

• Their population is stable but still endangered.

• They have become extinct.

• They are thriving and no longer endangered.

• Their population is decreasing again.