Galápagos Sea Turtles Stay Close to Home

Scientists have discovered that yellow-morph green sea turtles in the Galápagos Islands are staying close to their home instead of traveling long distances like most sea turtles do. This finding highlights the importance of the islands' coastal habitats for their survival. By using satellite tracking, researchers learned that these turtles did not leave the marine reserve during the study, which could help protect them in the future.

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