Tiny, biodegradable surgical screws can affix radio transmitters to the backs of leatherback sea turtles and help biologists chart the treks of this endangered species.

Further Readings:

Monastersky, R. 1996. Do sea turtles stop and ask for directions? Science News 150(Nov. 30):342.

Travis, J. 1995. Internal compass guides sea turtles. Science News 148(July 8):31.

______. 1995. Baby turtles journey across the Pacific. Science News 147(April 29):263.

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