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PoMC Powlett River Mouth Condition Observation Site

8 September 2012

Observation details

Overview

Estuary Powlett River Estuary
Site Powlett River Mouth Condition Observation Site
Observation ID #5041
Date and Time Saturday 8th September 2012 07:15am
Approved Approved

Notes

We found a juvenile Australian fur seal at the mouth. It had an infection in its right eye and seemed weak although it had enough energy to keep us on our toes.

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 South
Beaufort Scale Strong breeze
Sea State Very Rough

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level Start Finish
Height (m) 1.56m 1.32m
Time (hh:mm) 07:15 08:30
Tidal influence Yes
Tidal Range Time Height
High 04:56 1.500
Low 10:29 0.600

Observation Documents

Link Date File name Description
08-09-2012 07:15 Photopoint Australian fur seal
08-09-2012 07:15 Photopoint Pop1_120908_1_250.jpg
08-09-2012 07:15 Photopoint Pop1_120908_2_290.jpg
08-09-2012 07:15 Photopoint Pop1_120908_3_330.jpg
08-09-2012 07:15 Photopoint Pop1_120908_4_10.jpg
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