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Station 42084 - Southwest Pass Entrance W, LA (256)
Information submitted by Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Waverider Buoy
28.988 N 89.649 W (28°59'17" N 89°38'57" W)
Site elevation: sea level
Air temp height: 2 m above site elevation
Sea temp depth: 0.46 m below water line
Water depth: 44.8 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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