'Marine Protected Species Stamps' 683,000 Copies to Be Issued from the 7th

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] The Ministry of Science and ICT's Korea Post has issued a total of 683,000 commemorative stamps featuring four species of ecologically valuable "marine protected organisms" on the 7th.

The commemorative stamps depict four marine protected species: Geomeorimal, Gebadamal, Jeomhaema, and Bokhaema. Geomeorimal and Gebadamal are types of seaweed that provide ecologically important food, spawning grounds, and habitats for marine life.

Jeomhaema, a type of seahorse, is called the "chameleon of the sea" and is rarely observed in waters near Jeju Island in Korea. Bokhaema is an internationally protected fish species mainly observed around Yeosu and Jeju. Seahorses are famous marine creatures for male pregnancy, where the female lays eggs in the male's brood pouch.

Park Jongseok, head of Korea Post, said, "We hope that the issuance of these commemorative stamps will serve as an opportunity to recall the ecological functions and values of marine species facing extinction."

The commemorative stamps can be purchased by visiting a nearby post office or applying through the internet post office.

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