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"First Swim" by Josh, 18  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2019
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"First Swim" by Josh, 18 | Dry Tortugas National Park 2019

Dry Tortugas was named so by the first European explorers to visit there for two factors: Dry, since there is no fresh water on any of the seven islands; and Tortugas, Spanish for turtle or tortoise, for the historic population of Sea Turtles. Although sea turtles face constant threats from habitat loss and human impact, significant conservation efforts help to sustain them. Our group was able to witness a rare day time hatch of turtles and photograph their first swim in the water.

About Josh: Josh graduated from Northwest Passage in the winter of 2019. He is currently completing high school and is looking toward a promising future. In addition to his artistic skill as a photographer, Josh’s exceptional skill as classical guitarist brought a unique and welcome musical element to the 2019 Dry Tortugas adventure.

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  • "Stripes" by Johnny, 17  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2016
  • "Patterns" by Johnny, 17  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2016
  • "A Safe Place" by Malia, 16  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "Waterworks" by Ndolo, 19  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "Sunset at Garden Key" by Anonymous, 19  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "Trunkfish" by Anonymous, 19  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "The Moat Wall" by Sadaf, 18  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "Protector of the Nest" by Malia, 16  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "Sanctuary" by Molly, 23  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "Focused" by Molly, 23  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2018
  • "Blue Stripes" by Neil, 16  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2019
  • "Barracuda at the Coaling Docks" by Garrett, 20  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2019
  • "First Swim" by Josh, 18  |  Dry Tortugas National Park 2019
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