Turtle Tracking for the Future

After a hard-fought battle by conservationists, Panama recognizes the rights of sea turtles under national law, including their right to a healthy environment.

To figure out which places are critical to the turtles’ well-being, biologist Callie Veelenturf and children from affected communities are tagging dozens of turtles and tracking them by satellite. They hope to use their findings to create a wildlife refuge—and keep their local environment pristine.