Eli5: How do baby turtles know to swim into the ocean after hatching?

Question

Eli5: How do baby turtles know to swim into the ocean after hatching?

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Answer 1

They walk towards light. Street lights have been shown to kill baby turtles by directing them into traffic

Answer 2

They walk towards light. Street lights have been shown to kill baby turtles by directing them into traffic

Answer 3

They walk towards light. Street lights have been shown to kill baby turtles by directing them into traffic