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Station 42012 - ORANGE BEACH - 44 NM SE of Mobile, AL

Owned and maintained by National Data Buoy Center
3-meter discus buoy
SCOOP payload
30.060 N 87.548 W (30°3'36" N 87°32'54" W)

Water depth: 23.5 m
Watch circle radius: 74 yards

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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