#HeadsUp, it’s turtle nesting season 🐢 From November to January, mama turtles emerge from the waves on to the beach of their birth. It takes almost three hours to dig her nest, lay her eggs and cover them safely. In just a few short months, her hatchlings will emerge from their sandy nest and make a dash for the ocean. #turtlesofinstagram #oceanreels #turtlehatchlings #turtlenesting #lovethereef #greatbarrierreef #turtletuesday #thisisqueensland #visitgladstone #visitbundaberg #exploretnq | Gre

Sea turtles are fascinating creatures! They've been swimming in Earth’s oceans for hundreds of millions of years. Sea turtles lead incredible lives, surviving for many decades at sea. This #WorldSeaTurtleDay, learn about these beloved marine reptiles—what they eat, what the major threats are, and how they reproduce: https://bit.ly/3RqQLcR | NOAA Fisheries Service

🌊 Did you know? Sea turtles are real-life ocean navigators! 🐢✨ These incredible marine reptiles have been swimming our oceans for over 110 million years — yes, since the time of the dinosaurs! 🦖🌎 Scientists have discovered that sea turtles can detect Earth’s magnetic field and use it like a natural GPS, helping them travel thousands of kilometers and return to the same beach where they were born to nest. 🧭💫 Their survival depends on delicate environmental balance — even the temperature of