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Where is she heading?
Where is she heading?
Africa
Why do the sperm whales stay in this location much of the year?
Why do the sperm whales stay in this location much of the year?
To raise their young in deep water
How deep can sperm whales dive, and what are they diving for?
How deep can sperm whales dive, and what are they diving for?
More than 3 kilometers for food
Each year, how many long line hooks are set in the sea?
Each year, how many long line hooks are set in the sea?
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How long does it take her to cross back across the Atlantic Ocean?
How long does it take her to cross back across the Atlantic Ocean?
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How old is the turtle when she leaves for her trip back to Florida?
How old is the turtle when she leaves for her trip back to Florida?
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How many turtles make it back to Florida?
How many turtles make it back to Florida?
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How do turtles begin their lives?
How do turtles begin their lives?
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How long did the baby dig for to reach the surface?
How long did the baby dig for to reach the surface?
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How many loggerhead turtles are born on the beaches of Florida every year?
How many loggerhead turtles are born on the beaches of Florida every year?
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How many perish in the first few hours of life?
How many perish in the first few hours of life?
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What current is important for the turtle to travel in?
What current is important for the turtle to travel in?
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What was she looking for at the Gulfstream, and why?
What was she looking for at the Gulfstream, and why?
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What other animals were in the seaweed?
What other animals were in the seaweed?
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How did the turtle get to the Sargasso Sea?
How did the turtle get to the Sargasso Sea?
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What was in the water of the Sargasso Sea that could become problematic for turtles?
What was in the water of the Sargasso Sea that could become problematic for turtles?
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What did the young loggerhead sea turtle eat?
What did the young loggerhead sea turtle eat?
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How big is she on her 5th birthday?
How big is she on her 5th birthday?
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How does she get out of the Sargasso Sea?
How does she get out of the Sargasso Sea?
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Why doesn't the blue shark eat the turtle?
Why doesn't the blue shark eat the turtle?
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How far is the turtle from Florida when she reaches the Grand Banks?
How far is the turtle from Florida when she reaches the Grand Banks?
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Why is the water so cloudy?
Why is the water so cloudy?
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What type of shark was eating plankton?
What type of shark was eating plankton?
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What caused the green sky?
What caused the green sky?
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How far has she traveled by her 6th year?
How far has she traveled by her 6th year?
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Study Notes
Turtle Journey Overview
- The turtle is heading to Africa as part of its migratory journey.
- Sperm whales remain in specific locations mainly to raise their young in deep waters.
Sperm Whale Facts
- Sperm whales can dive deeper than 3 kilometers in search of food.
- Over one billion long line hooks are set in the ocean annually, posing threats to marine life.
Turtle Migration and Lifespan
- The turtle takes approximately 4 months to cross back across the Atlantic Ocean.
- At the start of her journey back to Florida, she is 21 years old.
- The survival rate for turtles returning to Florida is extremely low, with only 1 in 10,000 making it.
Early Life of Turtles
- Turtles begin their lives buried in the sand.
- They dig for about 3 days to reach the surface after hatching.
- Nearly 2 million loggerhead turtles are born on Florida’s beaches annually, but half perish within the first few hours.
Important Ocean Currents and Food Sources
- The Gulfstream current is crucial for turtle travel, aiding in their migration.
- The turtle looks for seaweed in the Gulfstream for food and shelter; this habitat is also home to fish, little shrimp, and seahorses.
Sargasso Sea Challenges
- The turtle reaches the Sargasso Sea guided by wind and current.
- The Sargasso Sea contains oil waste from ships and trash that can harm turtles.
- Young loggerhead turtles feed on jellyfish in their early years of life.
Growth and Survival
- By her 5th birthday, the turtle has grown significantly and is about half a meter long.
- She navigates out of the Sargasso Sea using her flippers while swimming.
- A blue shark avoids consuming the turtle due to her pregnancy, making her harder to eat.
Journey Distance and Environmental Indicators
- When reaching the Grand Banks, the turtle is 4,000 kilometers away from Florida.
- Cloudy waters indicate the presence of dense nutrients rising to the surface.
- Basking sharks, known for feeding on plankton, are found in these waters.
- The northern lights create a visually stunning green sky during her travels.
Long-Distance Travel
- By her 6th year, the turtle has traveled over 7,000 kilometers, showcasing the extensive distances covered in her journey.
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