Portugal stamps year 1983 sea animals – whales, dolphin, seal FDC
In 1983, Portugal issued a beautiful and popular set of stamps titled “Endangered Marine Mammals” (or Fauna Marinha). This series was released to highlight the conservation needs of species found in Portuguese coastal waters, particularly around the Azores and Madeira archipelagos.
Stamp Set Details (1983)
The set consists of four individual stamps and a souvenir sheet (Block).
| Value | Species (Common Name) | Scientific Name | Michel / Scott # |
| 14.00 $ | Common Dolphin | Delphinus delphis | Mi. 1604 / Scott 1575 |
| 23.50 $ | Monk Seal | Monachus monachus | Mi. 1605 / Scott 1576 |
| 53.00 $ | Orca (Killer Whale) | Orcinus orca | Mi. 1606 / Scott 1577 |
| 70.00 $ | Humpback Whale | Megaptera novaeangliae | Mi. 1607 / Scott 1578 |
The Souvenir Sheet (Block 41)
Portugal also issued a souvenir sheet containing all four designs in a decorative border.
- Michel: Block 44 (Stamps 1604–1607)
- Scott: 1578a
- Design: The border typically features additional nautical or underwater illustrations that complement the main marine life theme.
Collector’s Notes
- The Monk Seal: The Mediterranean Monk Seal featured in this set is one of the world’s most endangered marine mammals. It has a small, protected colony in the Desertas Islands of Madeira.
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