這是紐西蘭沿岸的海底動物，這套郵票畫得就沒有之前1993年發行的魚那樣栩栩如生，硬梆梆的顏色看起來有點像版畫，我更覺得像Fish and Chips店裡的海報！雖說紐西蘭的Fish and Chips是從英國傳過去的，但是已經轉變為另外一種不同的面貌。紐西蘭的Fish and Chips店大多是華人開的，兼賣紐化的中國菜，都是標榜Take Away，聽說有的紐西蘭小朋友以為Fish and Chips是從中國傳到紐西蘭的咧！哈哈哈，奇異果是從中國傳過去的，Fish and Chips可不是咧！我們的鹹酥雞可比這個好吃太多了！
●郵票簡介原文
Underwater World
7 October 1998
The New Zealand coastline is around 11,000 kilometres in total. It is surrounded by some of the richest and cleanest waters on the planet, and a diverse underwater world that has earned New Zealand an international reputation. The cornerstone for such a rich sea life is plankton. Our seas teem with these minute plants and animals, so there is plenty of food for the wide range of migratory and local fish that live in the mix of cool and warm currents that reach our shores.
‧40c Moonfish (Lampris guttatus):
This unusual-looking, disc-shaped fish grows up to 1.5 metres in diameter. Its crimson fins and large eyes rimmed with gold would lead many to think it was tropical, yet it lives many miles offshore in the surface waters of warm and temperate seas.
‧40c Mako shark (Isurus oxyrinchus):
This formidable shark is one of the fastest fish in the sea. Although it grows on average to around 2.8 metres and 180 kg for the female, and 1.9 metres and 56 kg for the male, makos have been clocked travelling at up to 56 kph!
‧40c Yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares):
Yellowfin tuna grow up to 180 kg and can be found in New Zealand waters over the summer. The most famous place to catch yellowfin in New Zealand is 'the tuna capital of New Zealand', Whakatane, on the North Island's east coast.
‧40c Giant squid (Genus architeuthis):
The giant squid is a true creature of legend, with no live specimen ever having been caught. They are said to grow up to 18 metres long, to have a beak powerful enough to cut through steel cable, and to be strong enough to kill a small whale with their eight arms and two tentacles.
‧80c Porcupine fish (Allomycterus jaculiferus):
This fish is both prickly and deadly. It is protected on the outside by spines of up to 2 cm which it can cause to protrude by filling itself with water when threatened. The porcupine fish also carries the poison TTX (tetradotoxin) in its systems, which can be deadly to humans.
‧80c Striped marlin (Tetrapturus audax):
New Zealand game anglers have sought the striped marlin ever since 1915 when a 105 kg specimen was caught in the Bay of Islands. Their fighting power is legendary. In addition to spectacular leaps, striped marlin also have extraordinary speed being able to travel at up to 80 kph!
‧80c Eagle ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudatus):
The eagle ray is one of more than 20 species of ray found in New Zealand. When disturbed, the eagle ray escapes by flapping its pointed wings and 'flying' underwater. It's only defence is a barb at the base of its tail which contains a tissue necrotic toxin.
‧80c Sandager's wrasse (Coris sandageri):
Young Sandager's wrasse are small and cream with a striking yellow band down the length of their body. However, they change dramatically as they approach adulthood. Adult females have a creamy body, broad fawn strokes and light splashes of lemon markings. Males become a tapestry of brown, yellow and white strokes across a fawn or mauve body, with purple and turquoise colouring around the head.
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