Gulf of Mexico
Captiva, Florida, United States
This white sand beach is located within the Cayo Costa State Park. This area is subject to tidal action and a rip tide is often present. Beware of the sea urchins roaming the sea bottom (although they seem to shield themselves using broken shells).
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- Group: Water Rangers : Ocean Explorers Team
- Lat: 26.6902763
- Lng: -82.2576427
- Waterbody Type: Bay
- Timezone: America/New_York
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Observations summary
Observation tests summary
Salinity
ppt
31.0
Latest
31.0
Average
Air temperature
°C
25.0
Latest
25.0
Average
Water temperature
°C
24.0
Latest
24.0
Average
Alkalinity
mg/L
140
Latest
140
Average
Hardness
mg/L
800
Latest
800
Average
Secchi depth
m
0.0
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0.0
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Water depth
m
1.5
Latest
1.5
Average
pH (0-14)
8.7
Latest
8.7
Average