Sea turtles navigate using Earth's magnetic field like a GPS. Scientists found they learn and remember magnetic locations.

Loggerhead turtles “dance” when exposed to food-associated magnetic fields, and their magnetic map may help them return to specific areas after long migrations.

Sea turtles have long mystified researchers by returning to beaches where they were hatched, magnetic signals may be the key, new research finds.

The turtles danced with the most enthusiasm in the tank when they knew they would get food. This was "strong evidence" that ...

This revelation raises conservation concerns, as boating activity and device usage near nesting beaches may interfere with turtles’ ability to migrate, according to lead study author Dr. Kayla ...

“Higher nest temperatures result in unbalanced gender ratios, with more females hatching, which can affect population dynamics. Altered currents also interfere with turtles' migration patterns.” ...

STANFORD, Calif. (KGO) -- An ocean-going research project we told you about last year is suddenly yielding a surprising result. Scientists believe it could signal significant changes ahead for the ...

vice president of Gulf Coast Turtle Watch. “For whatever reason they stay in the Sound water, some of them, and they don’t migrate out of here … typically our area will get a few when the ...