Australia 1982 Marine Life Definitives

Australia · 1982 · 27c

This definitive stamp features the Blue-banded Coral Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus), a vibrant crustacean found in Australia's tropical waters. The design highlights the shrimp's distinctive red and white banded body and long white antennae against a dark blue background. It was part of a larger series showcasing the diverse marine life of the Great Barrier Reef.

Issued in the early 1980s, this series promoted Australia's unique natural heritage and the ecological importance of its marine ecosystems, particularly the Great Barrier Reef.