2022 National Marine Sanctuaries Forever Postage Stamps – First-Class Mail, Sheet

$29.00

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5 Sheets of (80 Pcs) 25 Sheets of (400 Pcs) 50 Sheets of (800 Pcs)

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Each stamp pictures a photograph taken at a site that’s part of the National Marine Sanctuary System. The reverse side of the pane of 16 includes a map of the National Marine Sanctuary System illustrated by Todd M. Detwiler.

National marine sanctuaries are administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and “preserve the extraordinary scenic beauty, biodiversity, historical connections, and economic productivity of our most precious underwater treasures.” This includes coordinating and assisting scientific research efforts, working with native populations to respect cultural and historic traditions, and more. Volunteers also help carry out this mission. In 2021 alone, volunteers contributed over 40,000 hours to our national marine sanctuaries. In the past 17 years, that number exceeded 100,000.