A breaching humpback whale between Cape Cod and Cape Ann is featured on the U.S. Postal Service’s newest forever stamps.
“From the coral reefs of American Samoa to the humpback whales of Stellwagen Bank, these stamps symbolize the amazing seascapes and marine life that we share this world with and our nation’s dedication to protect them,” a statement from the National Marine Sanctuaries read.
USPS and NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries teamed up for the new stamps in “celebration of the National Marine Sanctuary System’s 50th anniversary,” the website read. There are 16 new stamps in the collection and they cost 60 cents.
The humpback whale featured on the stamp was captured by Elliot Hazen in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, according to the statement.
“These stamps are so special because they celebrate an important milestone for the people that have been serving and protecting an evolving National Marine Sanctuary System,” said John Armor, director of NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. “Not only do they capture the beauty of sanctuaries — they represent countless hours of coral reef restoration efforts, climate change monitoring, shipwrecks documented and maritime heritage preserved, and citizen scientists volunteering to clean up marine debris.”
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