Evidence from genetic and Lagrangian drifter data for transatlantic transport of small juvenile green turtles

[EN] Green turtle hatchlings disperse away from their natal location to spend an early pelagic stage in the ocean, followed by a neritic stage where small juveniles settle in coastal areas. Here, we combined genetic and Lagrangian drifter data to investigate the connectivity between natal and foraging locations; particularly focussing on the evidence for transatlantic transport. Our results supported the general hypothesis that turtles tend to select foraging areas ‘closest-to-home’.