Fish - Marine sea Life Postage Stamps

Coral Reefs and Underwater Ecosystems

• National Marine Sanctuaries Forever Stamps (2022): This set of 16 stamps depicts diverse marine life found in U.S. national marine sanctuaries, including California sea lions, queen angelfish, and other iconic species.
• Coral Reef Conservation Stamps (2021): The U.S. Postal Service issued a pane of 20 stamps to raise awareness about the importance of coral reef conservation worldwide.

Endangered Marine Species

• Hawaiian Monk Seal (2022): One of the National Marine Sanctuaries Forever stamps features an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, a species found only in the Hawaiian Island.
• Vaquita Porpoise (Mexico, 2018): Mexico issued a stamp to highlight the critically endangered vaquita, the world’s smallest porpoise found only in the Gulf of California.

Sharks and Rays

• Hammerhead Shark (Palau, 2020): Palau, known for its shark conservation efforts, released a stamp featuring the distinctive hammerhead shark.
• Manta Ray (Micronesia, 2018): Micronesia issued a stamp showcasing the graceful manta ray, a large species of ray found in tropical and subtropical waters.

Tropical Fish

• Queen Angelfish (2022): One of the National Marine Sanctuaries Forever stamps depicts the vibrant queen angelfish, a species found in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico.
• Clownfish (Palau, 2016): Palau released a stamp featuring the popular clownfish, also known as anemonefish, made famous by the Pixar film “Finding Nemo”.

These stamps not only celebrate the beauty and diversity of marine life but also raise awareness about the importance of ocean conservation and protecting vulnerable species. They serve as reminders of the need to preserve our oceans for future generations.