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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

11 December 2008

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Gellibrand River Estuary
Site Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID #1451
Date and Time Thursday 11th December 2008 12:05pm
Approved Approved

Notes

Lots of 5-10cm Bony fish in shetered shallows of the estuary, over 300 of them in smaller groups. Lots of dragon flies present.
Before artifical opening of river mouth -
Waves to 10cm and travelling from S to N, east side of estuary sheltered, foam streaks running length of estuary, estuarywater colour a reddish brown and sand stir of beach.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous
Flow Present? No
Previous
Flow Direction N/A
Previous
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 2.0m 0.5m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction South
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 4.30m 4.30m
Time (hh:mm) 10:30 10:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 00:47 0.980
Low 16:28 0.160

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
11-12-2008 12:05 Photopoint
11-12-2008 12:05 Photopoint
11-12-2008 12:05 Photopoint
11-12-2008 12:05 Photopoint
11-12-2008 12:05 Photopoint
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