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David Weiss Blog #1


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Clearwater Beach, on the Western Shores of Florida, is a beautiful white
sand beach. Located at Latitude 27°58'50.58"N and Longitude 82°49'45.50"W
Clearwater is one of the most breathtaking beaches on the gulf of Mexico. This
small paradise is a home away from home for surfers, reptiles, and tourists
alike. Clearwater's white sand beaches host thousands of tourist spring break
getaways each year and the population swelled to sometimes three times the
population when tourist season is in.

Tidal Range:
2009-02-18 01:37 EST 0.08 feet Low Tide
2009-02-18 02:34 EST Moonrise
2009-02-18 07:06 EST Sunrise
2009-02-18 12:49 EST Moonset
2009-02-18 17:52 EST 2.13 feet High Tide
2009-02-18 18:24 EST Sunset
2009-02-19 02:44 EST -0.08 feet Low Tide
2009-02-19 03:25 EST Moonrise
2009-02-19 07:05 EST Sunrise
2009-02-19 13:41 EST Moonset
2009-02-19 18:25 EST Sunset
2009-02-19 19:20 EST 2.19 feet High Tide

(http://tbone.biol.sc.edu/tide/tideshow.cgi?
site=Clearwater+Beach%2C+Gulf+Of+Mexico%2C+FL&units=f)

Wave Climate:
South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas are usually 3 to 5 feet. Bay and inland waters
choppy. The water temperature is 66.0 °F.

(http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/GM/853.html)
Water Temperatures by Season:
Spring 73.7º F

Summer 84.7º F

Fall 76.7º F

Winter 63.7º F

Sediment Type:
Silica in the form of quarts.

News Article:
(http://www.topix.co m/city/clearwater-fl)