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MMC1 Sting Ray Bay

8 November 2025

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Sting Ray Bay
Observation ID #17262
Date and Time Saturday 8th November 2025 09:05am
Approved Approved

Notes

Pied oyster catchers, kelp gulls & juvenile, silver gulls, pied cormorants on island.

Mouth Observation

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

Physical Condition

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

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence No
Tidal Range Time Height
High 02:37 1.300
Low 09:20 0.600

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-11-2025 08:55 PB080001.JPG mp1_1
08-11-2025 08:55 PB080002.JPG mp1_2
08-11-2025 08:55 PB080003.JPG mp1_3
08-11-2025 08:55 PB080004.JPG mp1_4
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