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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
14 March 2016
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #10217 |
| Date and Time | Monday 14th March 2016 08:30am |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- Steep sides of channel near mouth reduced in height (not ones near ocean)
- Sea rough, waves s/w swell with rip east of mouth meeting strong out flow all of which is being crossed by longshore drift ¿waves in all directions with some entering & traveling up channel.
- Sand bar well exposed with green algae on edges , especially on west side
- Seagrass well exposed along east side has recovered from exposure to drying out & new growth evident.
- Unfortunately many shrimp etc. and small fish have been stranded in this area.
- Further south near an isolated patch of Phragmities there is an extremely large fish kill of small fish- mainly Estuary Perch, flat head etc.
- Also at fishing area on river bank south of camp ground & around auto monitoring station many small shrimp are stranded.
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Open |
|---|---|
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| Flow Present? | Yes |
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| Flow Direction | Out |
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| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | ||
| Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | South-West | |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
| Sea State | Rough |
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