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Estuary event details
| Estuary | Bourne Creek |
|---|---|
| Region | West Gippsland CMA |
| Event type | Fish |
| Date and time | 21 February 2018 14:00pm |
| Description |
More than 10 Long-finned Eels were found dead throughout the estuary. The size class (20 - 40cm long) which is younger than the breeding and seaward migration age. One larger 60 - 80cm Eel was also found, which may have been of a breeding age. These deaths are likely to be a result of the following: - Estuary water draw down (over summer) - dramatic increase in Salinity (well above seawater) - Increased temperature and Turbidity - Dissolved oxygen fluctuations resulting from Eutrophic conditions. |
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