Turtles Have Been Returning To Egyptian Seagrasses Since Time Of The Pharaohs

 A sea turtle swims around a coral reef in Key West, Florida on July 13, 2023. The coral reef, the largest in the continental US, is considered a barrier reef and is around 350 miles (563.27 km) wide from the Dry Tortugas National Park to the St. Lucie Inlet in Martin County, Florida. PHOTO BY JOSEPH PREZIOSO/GETTY IMAGES

Turtles have been returning to the same seagrasses off Egypt since the time of the pharaohs, according to new research.

The underwater meadows hold the key to saving the endangered marine reptiles from extinction, scientist said.