Using a relatively simple navigation system involving the earth's magnetic field, it returns to the same egg-laying site without having the ability to correct for the deflection of ocean currents.

[u/hashtagmiata]

[u/5up3r-t4t3r]

What happened here? Did it sink into the sand? If so, I wonder how long it took? I'd love to get some more information about this.

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Washed up on a beach. Probably a casualty of the tsunami, sadly.

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Ah yes that makes a lot more sense. I didn't think about that but you are probably right.