Hawksbill, Leatherback, Green Loggerhead sea turtles are making a come back on ther Zapatillas Islands off the Caribbean coast of Panama in Bocas del Toro. The animals were in serious decline because of pollution, tourism and fishing industry. The local fisherman saw what was happening and collectively decided to stop fishing for the turtles. At the same time the Government declared their nesting grounds a National Park and enforced strict regulations.
