The Mediterranean is a mosaic of cultures,
natural features and human activity. Thousands of years ago, man began living
on its shores and took to its waters. Fishing, Trade and Navigation created the
foundations for wide-scale development across its length and breadth. The
Mediterranean Sea has now become an ecologically significant area. There are a
number of varied ecosystems in the Mediterranean which are areas of
reproduction, development and protection of marine organisms. Around 12.000
species have been recorded, of which 8.000 are fauna, 1.500 flora and 2.500
that belong to other groups.
The creatures depicted on the three stamps on this First Day
Cover issued on 5th June, 2013 are:-
Seahorse:
Seahorses are found mainly in shallow, warm waters in areas containing seagrass. They range in size from 1,5 to 34 cm. After breeding, the male seahorse transfers the fertilised eggs to his brood pouch. They feed on small crustaceans. Seahorses swim upright very slowly and are highly vulnerable. Their thoughtless collection by people for decorative purposes has rendered them almost extinct. (Depicted on €0,34c value stamp)
Seahorses are found mainly in shallow, warm waters in areas containing seagrass. They range in size from 1,5 to 34 cm. After breeding, the male seahorse transfers the fertilised eggs to his brood pouch. They feed on small crustaceans. Seahorses swim upright very slowly and are highly vulnerable. Their thoughtless collection by people for decorative purposes has rendered them almost extinct. (Depicted on €0,34c value stamp)
Sea Anemone:
These are also members of the Anthozoa class. Most anemones are small (1,5-3 cm) in diameter, but examples of nearly 2 metres are known. They live in varying types of marine environment, including sand and rock. Some have symbiotic relationships with different types of algae. (Depicted on €0,43c value stamp)
These are also members of the Anthozoa class. Most anemones are small (1,5-3 cm) in diameter, but examples of nearly 2 metres are known. They live in varying types of marine environment, including sand and rock. Some have symbiotic relationships with different types of algae. (Depicted on €0,43c value stamp)
Sea Fan Coral:
This is a member of the Anthozoa class. It develops a flexible and predominantly branched frame, reminiscent of a fan. There are around 200 species in the Mediterranean, around 30 of which are "fan" coral. They grow very slowly and are therefore highly vulnerable to human exploitation or carelessness. (Depicted on €1,71c value stamp)
This is a member of the Anthozoa class. It develops a flexible and predominantly branched frame, reminiscent of a fan. There are around 200 species in the Mediterranean, around 30 of which are "fan" coral. They grow very slowly and are therefore highly vulnerable to human exploitation or carelessness. (Depicted on €1,71c value stamp)
Thank you Dear Merja for this beautiful FDC.
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