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MMC1 Sting Ray Bay

6 May 2016

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Sting Ray Bay
Observation ID #10761
Date and Time Friday 6th May 2016 08:17am
Approved Approved

Notes

  • 1 pied oyster catcher, a flock of seagulls and 2 pelicans.
  • broader lens on camera than what was in the guide.
  • obvious build up of sand at the photopoint site.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction West
Beaufort Scale Light Air
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 0.78m
Time (hh:mm) 07:10
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:42 1.100
Low 05:52 0.500

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
06-05-2016 08:30 20160506_082908_resized.jpg mp1_1
06-05-2016 08:30 20160506_082759_resized.jpg mp1_2
06-05-2016 08:30 20160506_082822_resized.jpg mp1_3
06-05-2016 08:30 20160506_083002_resized.jpg mp1_4
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