“Aye, sea turtles!” It's #WorldSeaTurtleDay! That’s right! Sea turtles, mate! Sea turtles are often seen in and around many coastal parks like Florida’s @drytortugasnps. Originally named "Las Tortugas" (Spanish for "The Turtles") by Ponce de Leon in 1513, this collection of small sand and coral islands is famous for the abundance of sea turtles that annually nest in the area. Five species of sea turtles are found in the waters of south Florida: loggerhead (Caretta caretta), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempi), and hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata). These sea turtle species were once abundant; however, all five species are now listed as either threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. It is currently nesting season (through October), and we're excited to monitor their activity while protecting their habitat. Image: An underwater image of a young sea turtle, pictured at a side angle. #Na...