Scientists Don’t Know Why All These Sea Creatures Are Swimming in Circles – Gizmodo

Marine researchers in Japan and elsewhere have discovered yet another enigma of the aquatic world. In a new paper out Thursday, they detail their finding that various species of large sea animals, from turtles to sharks to seals, swim in circles for no clear reason. This circling could have several purposes for the animals, such as aiding their navigation or foraging for food, the researchers say.
According to the researchers, recent advances in technology have allowed scientists to get a fuller…

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