View the latest observations near Atlantic Tropical Depression Nine and East Pacific Hurricane Rachel.
Station 42099 - Offshore St. Petersburg, FL (144)
Information submitted by Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Waverider Buoy
27.352 N 84.275 W (27°21'7" N 84°16'30" W)
Water depth: 94 m
The highly endangered Rice's whale, a newly identified species, inhabit the northeastern Gulf of America year-round along the continental shelf-break between 100m and 400m depth. Vessels can kill or injure whales - please use slow speeds and be prepared to avoid surfacing whales. To report sightings call 1-877-WHALE-HELP.
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