Following the Journey of Sea Turtles on Their Quest for Food

Why is it important to know where turtles look for food? Sadly, many sea turtle species are classified as endangered. Scientists are working very hard to understand where the turtles eat and live. At different stages in a turtle’s life, it requires different types of food that can come from ocean currents, protected bays, or open coastal areas. Knowing which areas the turtles prefer at which stages of their lives will help us locate them and lead to a better way of protecting all turtles, young and old. We have explored new feeding grounds along the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica. This work will help the conservation of these precious animals.