Zaire year 1980 sea – marine life postage stamps set

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Zaire year 1980 sea – marine life postage stamps set

Zaire year 1980 sea – marine life postage stamps set

The Democratic Republic of Congo has a short coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, and the Congo River empties into the Atlantic. I’ll provide information about marine life in these connected areas:

  1. Atlantic Coast of Congo: The coastal waters off the Congo have a diverse array of marine life. Some notable species include:
  • Various species of tropical fish
  • Sea turtles, including leatherback and olive ridley turtles
  • Dolphins and small whales
  • Sharks, including hammerhead sharks
  • Crustaceans like crabs and shrimp
  1. Congo River Estuary: Where the Congo River meets the Atlantic Ocean, there’s a unique ecosystem with both freshwater and saltwater influences. This area hosts:
  • Manatees
  • Various fish species adapted to brackish water
  • Crocodiles
  • A variety of bird species that feed on marine life
  1. Lower Congo River: While not marine, the lower reaches of the Congo River host some interesting aquatic life:
  • Endemic cichlid species
  • Catfish, including the giant Goliath tigerfish
  • Freshwater crabs
  1. Deeper Atlantic waters: Further from the coast, in the deeper Atlantic waters, you might find:
  • Tuna species
  • Marlin
  • Various deep-sea fish

It’s worth noting that the marine ecosystems in this region face various threats, including overfishing, pollution from oil extraction, and climate change impacts.