Fiji’s Tuna Today and for the Future

 

Fiji Post have collaborated with WWF organization issued the stamp set feature Fiji’s tuna, in related with the concern topic of Fiji government regarding to their population for today and the future, on April 07, 2004. The species of tuna are depicted are skipjack tuna, yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna,  and albacore. The issues are presented in one miniature sheet consist of 4  single stamps and local first day cover that have background image of tuna fishes in the sea with logo of WWF and motto “ Fiji’s Tuna Today and for the Future” as reminder for every one to care this species.

Chinese White Dolphin – Hong Kong 1999

Hong Kong Post  has issued the local FDC depicted the Chinese White Dolphin on November 14, 1999. This issue along with the stamp that are composed of 4 nominal face value. The local FDC has logo of WWF and image of the species also has a ship-shaped  post mark for cancellation.

There are three main areas of China where the Chinese White Dolphin lives. the Soko Islands, Peng Chau, and Lantau. They tend to live in the warmer bodies of water but they do also live in some cooler areas.  More of a pinkish color are the ones that live in the cooler areas.

Blacktip Reef Sharks - Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Cocos (Keeling) Islands released the WWF stamps  that feature the species Blacktip Reef sharks or Carcharhinus melanopterus  on June 21 , 2003.  The issue presented in 4 single stamps and one local FDC which has big image of species and a special shaped of cancellation post mark.

The blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) is a species of requiem shark, family Carcharhinidae, and easily identified by the prominent black tips on its fins. Among the most abundant sharks inhabiting the tropical coral reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, this species prefers shallow, inshore waters, and its exposed first dorsal fin is a common sight in the region.

Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola) - Penhryn 2003

Penrhyn  is the most remote and largest atoll of the 15 Cook Islands in the south Pacific Ocean. Penrhyn Atoll has two villages, the main village of Omoka, and  the village of Te Tautua. On 24 February 2003, the Penrhyn Post issued the first day cover along with the WWF stamps feature Ocean Sunfish (Mola mola). The issue stamps consist of 4 postage stamps.The Local FDC has sealed with all of  4 WWF stamps and  standard post marks.

Barbados–Queen Trigger Fish

On January 30, 2006,  Barbados Post issued the WWF stamp series features the Queen Triggerfish in 4 postage stamps. This issue has collaborated with the WWF organisation. Alongside with this issue, the officially local FDC has issued by Barbados as the local WWF cover. The cover depicts the Queen Triggerfish in detail and has  a special post marked.

Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) –Bermuda 2004

Bermuda Post has collaborated with WWF issue the stamps featured Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) on August 19, 2004. The cover has simple post mark and depict the school of fishes.

Thunnus thynnus or  Northern bluefin tuna  is native to both the western and eastern Atlantic Ocean, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. Northern bluefin tuna is a species of tuna in the Scombridae family and have become extinct in the Black Sea and Caspian Sea. The Northern bluefin tuna is a close relative of the other two bluefin tuna species—the Pacific bluefin tuna and the Southern bluefin tuna.

Giant Devil Ray–Gibraltar 2006

On February 20,  2006, Gibraltar Post issued the official FDC features Giant Devil Ray or Mobula Mobular. This issue has related with the WWF stamps also have issued on the same date.

The Giant Devil Ray or Mobula Mobular is a species of eagle ray, family Myliobatidae, has a limited range and a low rate of reproduction. It is large animal , growing to a maximum length of 520 centimetres, and it possesses a spiny tail. The species feeds on crustaceans and small schools of fish.

The Giant Devil Ray is sensitive to environmental changes.The 2004 IUCN Red List listed the devil fish as a vulnerable species, but in 2006 it was reclassified as an endangered species.

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Humphead Wrasse–Samoa 2006

The Humphead wrasse  or (Cheilinus undulatus) is the largest living member of the family Labridae. The   males reaching 2 m in length, while females no more than 1 m. The humphead wrasse has specific distinctive  thick, fleshy lips and a hump that forms on its head above the eyes, becoming more prominent as the fish ages. Males have colour  range from a bright electric blue to green, a purplish blue, or a relatively dull blue/green.

Giant Hammerhead Shark–Montserrat 1991

Great Hammerhead Shark or Sphyma mokarran, has featured on the local WWF cover on 29th November 1999. This cover issued together with the WWF stamp series by Montserrat Post. The cover have postmark of WWF logo.

Great hammerheads may be found from inshore waters of less than 1 m  deep, to a depth of 80 m  offshore. They favour coral reefs, but also inhabit continental shelves, island terraces, lagoons, and deep water near land.The great hammerhead is a solitary, nomadic predator that tends to be given a wide berth by other reef sharks.

The average great hammerhead measures up to 3.5 m  long and weighs over 230 kg. The favourite prey of the great hammerhead are rays and skates, especially stingrays.With its large size and cutting teeth, the great hammerhead is certainly capable of inflicting fatal injuries to a human.