Panama’s Landmark Law: Sea Turtles Now Have Legal Rights to Flourish

In a significant development for wildlife conservation, Panama has passed a new law granting legal rights to sea turtles. The law recognizes sea turtles as living creatures with specific rights and aims to ensure their protection and well-being. Under this legislation, sea turtles in Panama have the right to live in a pollution-free environment and be free from the detrimental impacts caused by humans.

The law also holds governments, corporations, and individuals accountable for any violations of these rights. This groundbreaking step represents a shift in how we approach wildlife protection and may pave the way for similar measures in other countries.

People are dependent on the health of the biosphere and the animal world.   For the sake of our children and grandchildren, please help to ensure that the Earth can continue to sustain life.  Want to help? Here are just a few steps to consider:

1. Enjoy and plant trees on your property.  If looking for more view, consider whether simply trimming some branches rather than taking out trees will do the trick.

2. Consider keeping some of your property wild for natural habitats.  Limit pesticide use.

3. Developing property?  Keep trees wherever possible.  People love them.

3. Support Environmental Charities

4. Volunteer for Environmental Organizations

5.  Reduce your trash and pollution

6. Communicate with your elected officials

7.  Ask organizations like these what you can do to help:

Environmental Organizations in Panama