Alabama sea turtles Stamps | USPS issues new stamp collection highlighting Alabama sea turtles

"The latest Forever Stamp collection by the United States Postal Service (USPS) shines a light on Alabama reptiles. Sea turtles...There are three types of sea turtles that nest along the Yellowhammer State’s shoreline: Loggerhead, Kemp’s Ridley and Green. The new Protect Sea Turtles stamps from USPS showcase six unique sea turtle species taken by different photographers. The cost is $12.24 for a sheet (18 stamps) or 68¢ for an individual stamp. The collection was issued on June 11..."    

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USPS celebrates sea turtles with new stamps

"The Postal Service dedicated its Protect Sea Turtles stamps on June 11 at the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. ...'Sea turtles are majestic creatures who play an important role in marine ecosystems,' said Texas 2 District Manager David Camp, who spoke at the event. ...The stamps feature the six species that forage in U.S. waters or nest on American beaches: loggerhead, leatherback, hawksbill, Kemp’s ridley, olive ridley and green sea turtles. Derry Noyes, an art director for USPS, designed the pane of 18 stamps using existing photographs. The stamps are available at Post Offices and usps.com."    

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USPS crowns a winner in its social media Stamp Showdown

"The Postal Service has a winner in its online Stamp Showdown. ...As in the famous fable, it was Sea Turtles who went the distance, advancing to the top spot..."    

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