Organ Pipe Coral (Tubipora musica)

Issued in the early 1960s as part of the Corals series of the French Somali Coast (Côte Française des Somalis), this stamp commemorates the Organ Pipe Coral (Tubipora musica), a distinctive coral species found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea. The series was issued to showcase the diversity of coral species and to promote awareness of the rich marine ecosystems found along the region’s coastline.

By featuring the Organ Pipe Coral, the issue emphasized the ecological importance of coral reefs as essential habitats for countless marine organisms. The stamp celebrated the natural heritage of the Red Sea while encouraging appreciation of marine biodiversity and highlighting the need to protect fragile coral reef environments for future generations.