Tens Of Thousands Of Migrating Turtles Captured by Breathtaking Drone Footage (Pics & Video)

Technology doesn’t just improve humans’ lives; it’s also a useful tool for conservation. Drones, for example, make it easier to observe and track endangered animal species. Researchers recently used one of these devices to measure a population of green sea turtles — and the footage is leaving the world speechless. Ever seen 64,000 migrating turtles in one shot? Well, here’s your chance.

In December 2019, scientists used drones to find out whether more technologically advanced strategies might be more efficient. The team then analyzed the footage in the lab frame-by-frame to count the turtles and compare the results to those from underwater Go-Pro footage. They concluded that drone use is the "most efficient survey method," plus it's also safer, more accurate, and makes permanent data storage possible. Here's another great video explaining the counting method.