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MMC1 Sting Ray Bay

11 April 2015

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Merri River Estuary
Site Sting Ray Bay
Observation ID #5182
Date and Time Saturday 11th April 2015 10:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

No water levels - Gauge board fouled
Outlet discharge channel now under groyne rather than nearer Pickering Point.
Pied and Black Cormorants on Middle Island
Additional photos on USB for other than main 4 views named differently to database

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 North-East
Beaufort Scale Light Breeze
Sea State Smooth

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m)
Time (hh:mm)
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 16:08 1.000
Low 08:42 0.300

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_1_201
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_1_201_Closeup_of_new_channel
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_1_241
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_1_241_Closeup_of_new_channel
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_1_281
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_1_321
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_Closeup groyne sand buildup and undercut new channel
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint MP1_20150411_New channel between Middle Is and Pickering Pt
11-04-2015 10:15 Photopoint Mp1_20150411_Sand buildup
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