Gone Fishing - American Philatelic Society

Gone Fishing!Underwater EnvironmentsWonders of the SeaThe pane shows four underwater marine themes: recreation,scientific research, exploration, and commercial fishing. The firstday ceremonies were held in a submarine near a ship wreck offWaikiki Beach, Hawaii. It was the first time a U.S. stamp had beencanceled underwater! The event is marked by an enlarged pane ofthe stamps, mounted in protective housing, and attached to the sideof the sunken ship.Upper Left: Long-nose butterfly fish, Porcupine puffer.Upper Right: Heniochus black & white butterfly fish.Bottom Left: Raccoon butterfly fish.Bottom Right: (Above) Emperor angelfish, Banded butterfly fish,Raccoon butterfly fish. (Below) Convict tang surgeonfish, Perculabutterfly fish.