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Dry Tortugas National Park

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Dry Tortugas National Park is known for its famous bird and marine life, its legends of pirates and historic shipwrecks, and its military past.

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linkhttp://www.nps.gov/drto calendar_today13-08-2009 17:43:12

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You've got the blues? 🎶 So do we. 🌊 NPS photo by Patrick T. Edwards #DryTortugas #DryTortugasNationalPark #NationalParkWeek #ParkPlaylist #RhythmandBlues

You've got the blues? 🎶 

So do we. 🌊

NPS photo by Patrick T. Edwards

#DryTortugas #DryTortugasNationalPark #NationalParkWeek #ParkPlaylist #RhythmandBlues
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Moat wall repairs are ongoing. Please avoid construction areas. Snorkeling is allowed, but stay clear of closed zones. Reopening expected Fall 2026. #PlanLikeARanger nps.gov/drto/planyourv… #DryTortugas #DryTortugasNationalPark #PreservationMonth #MoatWallClosure #Snorkeling

Moat wall repairs are ongoing. Please avoid construction areas. Snorkeling is allowed, but stay clear of closed zones. Reopening expected Fall 2026. #PlanLikeARanger nps.gov/drto/planyourv… #DryTortugas #DryTortugasNationalPark #PreservationMonth #MoatWallClosure #Snorkeling
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🎣 Grouper & hogfish season opens May 1! Know your regs, zones & limits before fishing. 🚫 No fishing/anchoring in RNAs ⚠️ No spearfishing or lobstering anywhere in park 🔗 Check FWC maps for details #RecreateResponsibly #DryTortugas #LeaveNoTrace

🎣 Grouper & hogfish season opens May 1!
Know your regs, zones & limits before fishing.
🚫 No fishing/anchoring in RNAs
⚠️ No spearfishing or lobstering anywhere in park
🔗 Check FWC maps for details
#RecreateResponsibly #DryTortugas #LeaveNoTrace
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Explore Dry Tortugas safely! 🏝️ Swim with a buddy, use flotation devices, check weather, and stay hydrated. 🔗 Learn more: nps.gov/subjects/ocean… #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #WaterSafetyMonth #RecreateResponsibly

Explore Dry Tortugas safely! 🏝️ Swim with a buddy, use flotation devices, check weather, and stay hydrated. 🔗 Learn more: nps.gov/subjects/ocean… #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #WaterSafetyMonth #RecreateResponsibly
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Prepare your boat for storm season! 🛟 Check safety gear, 📡 monitor NOAA forecasts, and stay updated on park alerts. 🌊⚠️ #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #BoaterSafety #HurricanePrep #PlanBeforeYouAnchor ALERTS: ow.ly/qwkN50VJJb2

Prepare your boat for storm season! 🛟 Check safety gear, 📡 monitor NOAA forecasts, and stay updated on park alerts. 🌊⚠️ #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #BoaterSafety #HurricanePrep #PlanBeforeYouAnchor ALERTS: ow.ly/qwkN50VJJb2
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It's sea turtle nesting season again!🐢 Give these incredible mothers space: 👀 marvel from afar, 🔴 use red lights, and 🚫 never interrupt. 🏖️ Keep a tidy site. Notify park staff if you see them! #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #WildlifeAwarenessMonth #MothersDay

It's sea turtle nesting season again!🐢 Give these incredible mothers space: 👀 marvel from afar, 🔴 use red lights, and 🚫 never interrupt. 🏖️ Keep a tidy site. Notify park staff if you see them! #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #WildlifeAwarenessMonth #MothersDay
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Restoration of Loggerhead Key Lighthouse Keeper’s Residence is complete! 🏛️ Learn more about the island's lighthouses: nps.gov/drto/learn/his… #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #NationalInfrastructureWeek #LighthousesoftheFloridaKeys

Restoration of Loggerhead Key Lighthouse Keeper’s Residence is complete! 🏛️ Learn more about the island's lighthouses: nps.gov/drto/learn/his… #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #NationalInfrastructureWeek #LighthousesoftheFloridaKeys
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Kick off boating season this Memorial Day! 🌊 #PlanLikeARanger with information here: nps.gov/drto/planyourv… #DryTortugasNationalPark #MemorialDayWeekend #BoatingSeason Photo courtesy of USCG ATON Team

Kick off boating season this Memorial Day! 🌊 #PlanLikeARanger with information here: nps.gov/drto/planyourv… #DryTortugasNationalPark #MemorialDayWeekend #BoatingSeason

Photo courtesy of USCG ATON Team
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Today, we remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor you and are forever grateful. Thank you to all who have served and those currently serving. 🕊️ NPS Photo #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #MemorialDay

Today, we remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor you and are forever grateful. Thank you to all who have served and those currently serving. 🕊️

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#DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #MemorialDay
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We have our first sea turtle nest of the season at #DryTortugasNationalPark! The tracks indicate it was made by a loggerhead sea turtle. Nest is marked—please respect signs & leave it undisturbed. #DryTortugas #RespectTheNest #NPSWildlife #FindYourPark

We have our first sea turtle nest of the season at #DryTortugasNationalPark! 
The tracks indicate it was made by a loggerhead sea turtle. Nest is marked—please respect signs & leave it undisturbed. #DryTortugas #RespectTheNest #NPSWildlife #FindYourPark
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Hurricane season starts today! Park staff held a Hurricane Prep Day and removed 10,000+ lbs of debris. This is a good reminder to take time to prepare your home before a storm! 🌀 NPS Photos #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #hurricaneseason #marinedebris

Hurricane season starts today! Park staff held a Hurricane Prep Day and removed 10,000+ lbs of debris. This is a good reminder to take time to prepare your home before a storm! 🌀

NPS Photos

#DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #hurricaneseason #marinedebris
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Check out this sweet note from a young visitor (original message preserved): "you used your time to show us things the we couldin't see... that ment a lot." At Dry Tortugas, we love making connections! Thank you! 💙 #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas

Check out this sweet note from a young visitor (original message preserved): "you used your time to show us things the we couldin't see... that ment a lot." At Dry Tortugas, we love making connections! Thank you! 💙 #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas
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Unforgettable outdoor adventures await at Dry Tortugas National Park! 🌊 🔹 Snorkel coral reefs 🔹 Stroll the seawall 🔹 Explore Fort Jefferson 🔹 Birdwatch 🔹 Swim or lounge on the beach Bring water & reef-safe sunscreen! #WorldOceansDay #GetOutdoorsDay

Unforgettable outdoor adventures await at Dry Tortugas National Park! 🌊

🔹 Snorkel coral reefs
🔹 Stroll the seawall
🔹 Explore Fort Jefferson
🔹 Birdwatch
🔹 Swim or lounge on the beach

Bring water & reef-safe sunscreen! #WorldOceansDay #GetOutdoorsDay
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What, bruh? Threespot damselfish are famous for their fearless tactics, chasing off anything that they perceive to be a threat to their perfectly manicured algae garden...which is everything. #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #NationalOceansMonth

What, bruh? Threespot damselfish are famous for their fearless tactics, chasing off anything that they perceive to be a threat to their perfectly manicured algae garden...which is everything. #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #NationalOceansMonth
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Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but support 25% of marine life! 🌊 Dry Tortugas National Park protects Florida’s only living reef. Learn more: floridascoralreef.org #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #WorldOceanMonth

Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but support 25% of marine life! 🌊 Dry Tortugas National Park protects Florida’s only living reef. Learn more: floridascoralreef.org #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #WorldOceanMonth
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🦟 To celebrate #PollinatorWeek, we're highlighting the critical mosquito. Some native plants rely on mosquitoes for pollination, and they're are also food sources for other pollinators, such as birds and bats. Next time you see them, consider the bigger picture before you swat!

🦟 To celebrate #PollinatorWeek, we're highlighting the critical mosquito. Some native plants rely on mosquitoes for pollination, and they're are also food sources for other pollinators, such as birds and bats. Next time you see them, consider the bigger picture before you swat!
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Celebrate Juneteenth with free entrance to Dry Tortugas and all other @NationalParkService sites! Learn more: nps.gov/drto/planyourv… #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #Juneteenth #FeeFreeDay #FindYourPark

Celebrate Juneteenth with free entrance to Dry Tortugas and all other @NationalParkService sites! Learn more: nps.gov/drto/planyourv… #DryTortugasNationalPark #DryTortugas #Juneteenth #FeeFreeDay #FindYourPark
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#WildlifeWednesday: Meet the Magnificent Frigatebird! Found throughout the Gulf of America and the Caribbean, these fascinating seabirds can often be spotted soaring above the waters of Dry Tortugas National Park. Learn more about the park's avian species: nps.gov/drto/learn/nat…

#WildlifeWednesday: Meet the Magnificent Frigatebird! Found throughout the Gulf of America and the Caribbean, these fascinating seabirds can often be spotted soaring above the waters of Dry Tortugas National Park. Learn more about the park's avian species: nps.gov/drto/learn/nat…
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Planning a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park? Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses! These stylish but critical accessories protect your eyes from intense sunlight, brightness, and glare. 😎 #DryTortugasNationalPark #SunSmart #FindYourPark #NationalSunglassesDay

Planning a trip to Dry Tortugas National Park? Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses! These stylish but critical accessories protect your eyes from intense sunlight, brightness, and glare. 😎 
#DryTortugasNationalPark #SunSmart #FindYourPark #NationalSunglassesDay