Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Sting Ray Bay
Observation ID #5128
Date and Time Saturday 13th December 2014 10:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

On mouth shoreline to E light cover of seagrass (dark green) fine/very fine also pink/orange seagrasses.
100 or more seagulls wading and feeding on shoreline in the same area.
3 extra phots after No 4 showing sea snails & vegetation
Gauge Board fouled - final height reading unable to be taken

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Open
Previous O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Flow Present? Yes
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Flow Direction Out
Previous O O O O I O O I O O O O
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m)
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West
Beaufort Scale Moderate breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.30m
Time (hh:mm) 09:55
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 04:30 1.000
Low 11:15 0.500

Observation Documents

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13-12-2014 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20141213_1_201

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13-12-2014 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20141213_2_241

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13-12-2014 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20141213_3_281

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13-12-2014 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20141213_4_321
Mp1_20141213_1_201
Mp1_20141213_2_241
Mp1_20141213_3_281
Mp1_20141213_4_321
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