The Dry Tortugas was originally called “Las Tortugas”. This was the spanish name given to these islands for the sea turtles commonly found swimming around the islands and nesting on the sandy beaches. Two common nesting sea turtles in the Dry Tortugas are the green and loggerhead species. While visiting Dry Tortugas National Park, if you are lucky enough to spot one of the 5 different sea turtles commonly found in the park, please remember to keep your distance.