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The National Marine Sanctuaries Forever® stamp series to be released on Aug. “The National Marine Sanctuaries give us hope to help save our oceans and natural American bodies of water,” Duda emphasized. “I am thrilled that our nation is celebrating the underwater treasures protected by national marine sanctuaries through this collection of stunning images,” said Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary superintendent Sarah Fangman. The late photographer’s family is touched that he lives on through his underwater photography, now immortalized in this national stamp. Greg McFall photographed a solitary sand tiger shark at Monitor National Marine Sanctuary. I am honored to have one of my photos in this National Marine Sanctuary. He said, “They are probably my favorite fish to photograph as they always seem to have a smile on their face. Postal Service celebrates the nation’s underwater treasures with the release of the National Marine Sanctuaries stamps,” Frum said.Īvid diver and underwater photographer Daryl Duda captured the image of a friendly-looking balloonfish in the Florida Keys. An illustrated map of the entire sanctuary system is printed on the back panel.

These represent the more than 620,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters that make up the sanctuary system – an area nearly the size of Alaska that stretches from the North Atlantic to the South Pacific, and from the Florida Keys to the Pacific Northwest. Images include iconic and diverse species such as elkhorn coral, humpback whales, jellyfish and sea otters. They chose the sanctuaries, and the postmaster general made the final decision. “As these stamps show up in mailboxes across America, we hope they’ll inspire everyone to celebrate, discover, explore, and enjoy the unique wonders of the National Marine Sanctuary System.”Īccording to USPS senior public relations representative Kim Frum, the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee evaluates and selects stamp subject matter each year from up to 30,000 possible subjects. “The National Marine Sanctuary stamp series is a colorful acknowledgment of our 50th anniversary and a reminder of the beauty, abundance, and diversity of our nation’s most iconic underwater places,” said John Armor, director of NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. Sanctuaries are also critical in the fight against climate change, to protect biodiversity and to meet the goals of protecting 30% of land and sea by 2030. They preserve critical habitat for threatened and endangered wildlife and safeguard the ancients ites and living traditions of Indigenous peoples who have inhabited these regions for millenia. Marine sanctuaries protect the ecological, cultural and historical inheritance of the American people and balance those against their rights to recreate and enjoy these resources. The collection commemorates the 50th anniversary of the sanctuary system. Postal Service (USPS) will release a new series of Forever stamps that celebrates the rich diversity and beauty within our sanctuaries and the marine ecosystems they protect. Now, they’ve got a 16-stamp set to celebrate! That means the network – which includes 15 national marine sanctuaries and 2 marine national monuments – turns 50 this year. 23, 1972 with the signing of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act. The National Marine Sanctuary System was established on Oct.