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Hatchling green sea turtles can swim at speeds of up to 1.5 meters per second (3.6 miles per hour) during their initial migration to the ocean. This speed helps these babies escape predators and reach the safety of the open sea. Factors such as water temperature, light intensity, and energy reserves influence their swimming speed. Watch a video about baby sea turtles.