The U.S. Postal Service has released the Protect Sea Turtles Forever stamps to raise awareness about sea turtles and their conservation. These stamps, introduced at a ceremony at the Texas State Aquarium, feature six species that rely on U.S. coastal waters for survival and are protected under the Endangered Species Act. Designed by Derry Noyes, the stamps display photographs of the Kemp's ridley, a leatherback, an olive ridley, a green sea turtle, a loggerhead, and a hawksbill turtles.
David Camp, USPS Texas 2 District manager, emphasized the value of the Protect Sea Turtles Forever stamps in public settings: "Sea turtles are majestic creatures who play an important role in marine ecosystems. As you send letters to your friends and family using these stamps, we hope they will serve as a reminder that we can all do our part to help save these incredible ancient mariners."
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The U.S. Postal Service Released Protect Sea Turtles Forever
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