Turtles return to their birthplace to lay eggs due to a natural imprinting mechanism that occurs when they are born and make their way to the ocean. This mechanism allows turtles to remember the unique magnetic fields and other cues of their birthplace and use them to navigate back later in life. In choosing a familiar nesting site, a turtle ensures the likely survival of her offspring. This helps to ensure that turtle populations continue for generations and underscores the importance of turtle conservation in Oman. Show more