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EMC Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

24 May 2017

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Erskine River Estuary
Site Erskine River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #11208
Date and Time Wednesday 24th May 2017 13:17pm
Approved Approved

Notes

  • Pelican spotted upstream of the Swing Bridge.
  • Calm conditions for 2-3 days.
  • Three water samples monitored for salinity.  Seawater sample= 35.5ppt Great Ocean Road Pedestrian Bridge sample= 0.5ppt Swing Bridge sample= 2.3ppt
  • This data was recorded by Lorne P-12 College

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South-West
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.80m
Time (hh:mm) 12:45
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 09:45 1.440
Low 14:45 0.810

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
24-05-2017 16:20 Ep1_1_20170524.jpg ep1_1
24-05-2017 16:20 Ep1_2_20170524.jpg ep1_2
24-05-2017 16:20 Ep2_1_20170524.jpg ep2_1
24-05-2017 16:20 Pelican_20170524.jpg
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