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MMC1 Sting Ray Bay

12 April 2025

CAUTION: This observation has not yet been reviewed by an EstuaryWatch coordinator.

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Sting Ray Bay
Observation ID #16864
Date and Time Saturday 12th April 2025 09:00am
Approved Pending

Notes

5 sooty oystercatchers including 1 juvies, lesser crested terns including juvies, kelp gull, greater egret, silver gulls, black faced and greater cormorants. 

Berm not measured but estimated at .5m +/-. river estimated to be 200 m from sea.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state Closed
Previous O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O C O O O O O O O O O O C C
Flow Present? No
Previous Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N
Flow Direction N/A
Previous O O O O O O O O O O O O S O O O O O O I O O O O I O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O S O O O N O O O O O O O I O O N N
Above Sea Above Estuary
Berm Height (m) 0.5m
Berm Length (m)

Physical Condition

Current Mode
Wind Direction North-East
Beaufort Scale Gentle breeze
Sea State Slight

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 12:24 1.000
Low 06:12 0.400

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
12-04-2025 09:05 P4120001.JPG mp1_1
12-04-2025 09:05 P4120002.JPG mp1_2
12-04-2025 09:05 P4120003.JPG mp1_3
12-04-2025 09:05 P4120004.JPG mp1_4
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