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Station 42039 (LLNR 115) - PENSACOLA - 115NM SSE of Pensacola, FL

Owned and maintained by National Data Buoy Center
3-meter foam buoy
SCOOP payload
28.787 N 86.007 W (28°47'12" N 86°0'24" W)

Site elevation: sea level
Air temp height: 3.7 m above site elevation
Anemometer height: 4.1 m above site elevation
Barometer elevation: 2.7 m above mean sea level
Sea temp depth: 1.5 m below water line
Water depth: 281 m
Watch circle radius: 470 yards

This buoy is located within the highly endangered Rice's whale (a newly identified species) habitat. 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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Station 42039