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Station 42409 (LLNR 1468) - GULF OF MEXICO - 247 NM South of New Orleans, LA

Owned and maintained by National Data Buoy Center
2.6-meter discus buoy
DART II payload
25.797 N 89.288 W (25°47'48" N 89°17'18" W)

Water depth: 3220 m
Watch circle radius: 2273 yards

The highly endangered Rice's whale, a newly identified species, inhabit the northeastern Gulf of Mexico 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.

Important Notice to Mariners

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Station 42409

Plot of Water Column Height Data for Station 42409

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Water Column Heights:
11/26/2023 00:00:00 to 11/30/2023 23:59:59

The data are recorded in pounds per square inch absolute (PSIA), but are displayed in meters of water after applying a constant 670.0 mm of water/PSIA conversion factor.

T = Measurement Type;
     where 1 = 15-minute measurement; 2 = 1-minute measurement; 3 = 15-second measurement