Australian turtle tracking aids understanding and conservation - Science

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Marine turtles are among the most endangered species on the planet. In an attempt to assist in the preservation of these unique creatures, researchers at the James Cook University in Australia are involved in a project to track the movements of baby flatback turtles. To follow the turtles as they navigate the Great Barrier Reef scientists fix a GPS tracking device, weighing 100 grammes to the young reptiles. The turtles are then released into the ocean and monitored by the research team. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2015/04/16/australian-turtle-tracking-aids-understanding-and-conservation euronews knowledge brings you a fresh mix of the world's most interesting know-hows, directly from space and sci-tech experts. Subscribe for your dose of space and sci-tech: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=euronewsknowledge Made by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Published 2015-04-17 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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