Sea turtle

Sea turtle

Year
1999
Face Value
0.50
Mint Value
1.15 €
Used Value
1.15 €
Print Run
200000
Themes
Animals
This stamp highlights the sea turtle as an emblematic species of the Tunisian coast and symbol of Mediterranean biodiversity. The illustration highlights the fragility of this animal faced with environmental and human pressures, while recalling its essential role in the balance of marine ecosystems. The message carried emphasizes the need for the protection of marine fauna and the preservation of natural environments, in a Tunisian context marked by a long relationship between coastal populations, the sea and marine resources.