Picture of sea turtle hatchling in open ocean. For decades, researchers have tried to determine what happen to sea turtles during the “lost years” – the time between hatching and when they return to coastal areas, as juveniles.

Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR2013

This picture shows a green turtle hatchling after entering the sea.

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Title: Picture of sea turtle hatchling in open ocean. For decades, researchers have tried to determine what happen to sea turtles during the “lost years” – the time between hatching and when they return to coastal areas, as juveniles.
Creator: Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR
Date created: 2013
Location: Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brasil

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