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Nippahh t1_j1nb3z8 wrote

Reply to comment by gildedtunes in Tiny, 'beautiful' endangered turtle hatchlings spotted in the wild for first time in four years by Sariel007

So how does that work if the moon is in the opposite direction of water?

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gildedtunes t1_j1nckh7 wrote

They use the reflection of the moonlight on the water, not the moon itself.

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Wads_Worthless t1_j1nvb2s wrote

so what happens if it’s cloudy or a new moon?

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gildedtunes t1_j1nx6u1 wrote

I imagine it limits their ability to find the ocean. They also sense and use the Earth’s magnetic fields to know which direction to go in. I believe this also helps them find the sea. My understanding is that light is one of many queues they use to find the ocean. That being said, I’m no expert.

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Tiny_Rat t1_j1olhu1 wrote

>My understanding is that light is one of many queues they use to find the ocean.

Sorry, but it's "cue". "Queue" is a line of people waiting for something.

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