155K views · 1.4K reactions | The journey begins… An endangered Loggerhead turtle hatchling begins its perilous journey to the sea. At around a week old, this tiny reptile already has numerous predators to contend with before it even reaches the water! #MarineMonday  by @jacintashackleton #Loggerheadturtle | Discovery | Facebook

Loggerhead hatchlings in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge 🐢💕 Video by Karen King | Sea Turtle Conservancy

Happy #SeaTurtleWeek! Did you know that by mapping the migration routes of tagged loggerhead sea turtles, we can see that they base their course on a specific chlorophyll and temperature gradient? In other words, they prefer a narrow band of more temperate ocean conditions—not too hot and not too cold. For more on Sea Turtle Week 2020 please visit: go.usa.gov/xwUxF Check out more NOAA "Science on a Sphere" datasets here: sos.noaa.gov #30DaysofOcean #OceanMonth2020 | NOAA Satellite and Informatio

It's Endangered Species Week! This week's Animal of the Week is the loggerhead sea turtle. Weighing just 20 grams at birth, these turtles face many natural predators both on the sandy beaches where they hatch and in the oceans where they dwell. We're working with other organizations to help ensure the survival of this species through the Loggerhead Head Start Program! Read more here >> http://ow.ly/cxL930bKKov | National Aquarium