Leatherback Turtle Nests on Panama Pacific Coast After Nearly a Decade
PANAMA, August 24, 2026 — A leatherback turtle has returned to nest on Panama’s Pacific coast after an absence of almost ten years.
Conservationists view the nesting as significant amid steep regional declines in the species. Protection of the nest and reduced disturbance on the beach remain critical.
The source report was published on August 24, 2026. Panama Now Online will follow official updates as the story develops.
