How fast do sea turtles swim, and why do they go where they do?

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ElTortugaFuerte asked:

I’ve heard that turtles migrate around the world, but why do they cross the ocean and how long does it take them to get where they’re going? Is there any research being done to find this out?



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4 Responses to 'How fast do sea turtles swim, and why do they go where they do?'

  1. daheinousanus - June 6th, 2010 at 12:45 am

    Turtles are amazingly fast swimmers. I’ve tried to catch them while snorkeling in Hawaii. No chance whatsoever. Like some ocean animals, they migrate for breeding and food.

  2. Page1344 - June 6th, 2010 at 4:26 am

    Learn all about them at

  3. davidt - June 9th, 2010 at 8:50 am

    turtles migrate from place to place for breeding,always near water,so when they hatch they head straight for the ocean.unfortunately 50% or so are eaten by predators not long after getting into the water

  4. I'm Rick James B@#*! - June 10th, 2010 at 8:31 am

    They get there when they get there & their usully swimmin around helping clown fish who’ve lost their son.


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