A recent study published in the journal Nature revealed that young loggerhead turtles possess the remarkable ability to develop a magnetic map of their preferred locations. Dr. Kayla Goforth explained that this capability enables the turtles to navigate back to crucial areas for nesting and feeding.
The research highlighted that loggerheads use two separate mechanisms for navigation: a magnetic map to identify locations and a compass to determine direction. Dr. Goforth underscored the significance of preserving key nesting sites due to concerns raised about the potential disruption caused by RF waves from devices on the turtles' navigation skills.