2018 First-Class Forever Stamp,Bioluminescent Life: Crown Jelly
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US #5271
2018 Crown Jellyfish – Bioluminescent Life
- Pictures a bioluminescent crown jellyfish
- One of 10 stamps showcasing the wonders of bioluminescence in nature
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Bioluminescent Life
Value: 50¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: February 22, 2018
First Day City: Fort Pierce, Florida
Quantity Issued: 40,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Phosphor tagged paper, block tag
Other: These stamps are highly reflective with a rainbow holographic-style effect
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate different organisms capable of generating their own light (bioluminescent).
About the stamp design: Pictures an existing photograph of a bioluminescent crown jellyfish taken by Dr. Edith Widder.
Rainbow reflectivity: According to the USPS, these stamps were “produced using a proprietary rainbow holograph material that is highly reflective in white light. The stamps were produced using special techniques to enhance the reflective qualities of the material while maintaining the depth of color and detail of the individual images. The rainbow pattern imparts a sense of movement and light to the stamp pane.”
About the Bioluminescent Life set: Includes 10 designs picturing existing photographs of bioluminescent organisms taken by Dr. Edith Widder, Taylor F. Lockwood, Gail Shumway, and Steve Haddock. The creatures pictured are: deep ocean octopus, midwater jellyfish, deep sea comb jelly, mushroom, firefly, bamboo coral, marine worm, crown jellyfish, a different marine worm, and a sea pen.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Sunrise Theater in Fort Pierce, Florida, not far from the Ocean Research and Conservation Association headquarters (ORCA). The organization’s CEO and Senior Scientist, Dr. Edith Widder, provided photographs for seven of the stamps images and was also in attendance at the First Day of Issue Ceremony.
History the stamp represents: Jellyfish can be found in all parts of the world’s oceans – from the surface to the depths of the ocean floor. While there are many different species, those that live near the ocean floor have one thing in common – they light up the darkness with vivid bioluminescence.
There are more than 2,000 different species of jellyfish (though scientists think there could be as many as 300,000 that have not been discovered yet). Of those species that have been discovered, about half are bioluminescent and most live near the ocean floor.
Most jellyfish use their luminescence for defense. Some species use bright flashes to scare away predators. Others create a chain of light with their tentacles. There are also species that release thousands of tiny glowing particles that resemble plankton to confuse predators while they slip away. Other jellyfish excrete a glowing slime that sticks to their predators, catching the attention of even larger creatures. Some jellyfish light up their tentacles and detach them, creating glowing decoys.
Some species of jellyfish emit light when they are eggs. Their light gets brighter over time and spreads farther across their bodies as they grow. This has led scientists to believe their luminescence is related to the development of their nervous system. This is a significant find as scientists are constantly trying to understand why and how some creatures glow.
US #5271
2018 Crown Jellyfish – Bioluminescent Life
- Pictures a bioluminescent crown jellyfish
- One of 10 stamps showcasing the wonders of bioluminescence in nature
Stamp Category: Commemorative
Set: Bioluminescent Life
Value: 50¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue: February 22, 2018
First Day City: Fort Pierce, Florida
Quantity Issued: 40,000,000
Printed by: Banknote Corporation of America
Printing Method: Offset
Format: Panes of 20
Tagging: Phosphor tagged paper, block tag
Other: These stamps are highly reflective with a rainbow holographic-style effect
Why the stamp was issued: To celebrate different organisms capable of generating their own light (bioluminescent).
About the stamp design: Pictures an existing photograph of a bioluminescent crown jellyfish taken by Dr. Edith Widder.
Rainbow reflectivity: According to the USPS, these stamps were “produced using a proprietary rainbow holograph material that is highly reflective in white light. The stamps were produced using special techniques to enhance the reflective qualities of the material while maintaining the depth of color and detail of the individual images. The rainbow pattern imparts a sense of movement and light to the stamp pane.”
About the Bioluminescent Life set: Includes 10 designs picturing existing photographs of bioluminescent organisms taken by Dr. Edith Widder, Taylor F. Lockwood, Gail Shumway, and Steve Haddock. The creatures pictured are: deep ocean octopus, midwater jellyfish, deep sea comb jelly, mushroom, firefly, bamboo coral, marine worm, crown jellyfish, a different marine worm, and a sea pen.
First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held at Sunrise Theater in Fort Pierce, Florida, not far from the Ocean Research and Conservation Association headquarters (ORCA). The organization’s CEO and Senior Scientist, Dr. Edith Widder, provided photographs for seven of the stamps images and was also in attendance at the First Day of Issue Ceremony.
History the stamp represents: Jellyfish can be found in all parts of the world’s oceans – from the surface to the depths of the ocean floor. While there are many different species, those that live near the ocean floor have one thing in common – they light up the darkness with vivid bioluminescence.
There are more than 2,000 different species of jellyfish (though scientists think there could be as many as 300,000 that have not been discovered yet). Of those species that have been discovered, about half are bioluminescent and most live near the ocean floor.
Most jellyfish use their luminescence for defense. Some species use bright flashes to scare away predators. Others create a chain of light with their tentacles. There are also species that release thousands of tiny glowing particles that resemble plankton to confuse predators while they slip away. Other jellyfish excrete a glowing slime that sticks to their predators, catching the attention of even larger creatures. Some jellyfish light up their tentacles and detach them, creating glowing decoys.
Some species of jellyfish emit light when they are eggs. Their light gets brighter over time and spreads farther across their bodies as they grow. This has led scientists to believe their luminescence is related to the development of their nervous system. This is a significant find as scientists are constantly trying to understand why and how some creatures glow.