We’ve all seen the – sometimes harrowing – footage of freshly hatched turtles making the deadly dash from their nests to the sea, but what happens in the days before they make it out of the sand? For a long time,

New research shows sea turtle hatchlings swim to the surface. Technology offers insights into their early movements.

These tiny creatures are incredibly vulnerable during their first few days of life, making their journey crucial for survival. Understanding how hatchlings navigate through sand after emerging from their eggs buried deep underground can inform better conservation strategies.