A perilous first journey from the sand to the sea
In short: Experience the high-stakes survival of leatherback sea turtle hatchlings. This 360-degree VR experience places you on a Caribbean beach to witness the grueling race these tiny creatures face as they head toward the ocean for the first time.
Caribbean desert island sands provide the setting where leatherback sea turtle hatchlings can be seen coming out. It documents their initial movement toward the water, highlighting the immediate dangers of their environment.
Produced by BBC Earth, the content draws from 50 years of natural history to showcase the dramatic and rare behaviors of these marine animals in their natural habitat.
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