There are a few theories about why sea turtles make occasional excursions into very deep (> 1000 m) waters of the bathyal zone. These involve escape from predation, thermoregulation, and prey ...
An article by Bryan Wallace for Deep Sea News. The deep-sea is as far removed from atmospheric oxygen as anyplace on Earth, but a select few air breathers are undeterred. (No, I’m not referring to ...
“May through July is the nesting season for many turtles. At this time, egg-bearing females travel across land, and sometimes roads, to find the perfect location to dig a nest and lay eggs. Aquatic ...
It’s turtle nesting season and state wildlife officials want motorists to be on the lookout to avoid running them over. “Helping a turtle move across the road can be the difference between life and ...
A reef swim changes dramatically when marine life appears nearby. Hawksbill turtles often glide along coral ledges to feed ...