US 2022 Elkhorn Coral, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Imperf. 60c. Scott. 5713qg


US 2022 Elkhorn Coral, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Imperf. 60c. Scott. 5713qg


Series: Marine Sanctuaries of the USA (2022)

Stamp details: Elkhorn Coral, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Issued date: 05-08-2022 (dd/mm/yyyy)
Face value: 60c.
(FOREVER º - No Face Value)

Format: Pane of 16

Emission: Commemorative
First Day City: Santa Cruz, California

Catalogue No:-
Scott (USA): 5713qg ?

Dimensions (height x width):
39.75mm x 25mm

Printer: Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd
Print Method: Offset

Designers: Greg Breeding

Perforation: Imperforate

Stamp Colors: Multicolored
Gum type: Self-Adhesive

Themes: National Park, Coral, Sponge, Marine Life, Sea Life

Note: Stamp from imperf. Mini-Sheet.

Face value US$0.60 on day of issue.

Description:- Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is an important reef-building coral in the Caribbean. The species has a complex structure with many branches which resemble that of elk antlers; hence, the common name. The branching structure creates habitat and shelter for many other reef species. Elkhorn coral is known to grow quickly with an average growth rate of 5 to 10 cm (2.0 to 3.9 in) per year. They can reproduce both sexually and asexually, though asexual reproduction is much more common and occurs through a process called fragmentation.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elkhorn_coral

cultural, archeological, scientific, educational, or aesthetic qualities. While National Marine Sanctuaries are multiple-use areas, the NMSA emphasizes that one of the express purposes of a sanctuary is to “maintain the natural biological communities” and to “protect and, where appropriate, restore and enhance natural habitats, populations, and ecological processes.” The National Marine Sanctuary System consists of 15 marine protected areas that encompass more than 783,000 square miles (2,030,000 km2). Individual areas range from less than 1 to 583,000 square miles (3 to 1,509,963 km2).
Source: en.wikipedNational_Marine_Sanctuary