Observation #10220 16-03-2016 | GMC: Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site

Observation details

Overview

Estuary	Gellibrand River Estuary
Site	Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
Observation ID	#10220
Date and Time	Wednesday 16th March 2016 11:45am
Approved	Approved

Notes

discharge from the estuary was a pale colour.

water levels in estuary are extremely low.

large areas of seagrass are exposed.

increase in seagrass distribution along the side of the lower track and in front of the fishing platform.

about seven large dead fish in water from G2 to the mouth.

small pipi shells stranded on drying seagrass.

large no. of dead and dying small fish in depression with remaining water along the low track. Identified as gudgeons, tupong, galaxias and estuary perch.

Mouth Observation

Mouth state	Open
Previous	C C C C O O O P C O O O P 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 C C C C C O O O O O O C C O C C O C C C C C O O
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	North
Beaufort Scale	Light Breeze
Sea State	Moderate

Water Levels and Tides

Water Level	Start	Finish
Height (m)	0.08m	0.10m
Time (hh:mm)	11:45	14:10
Tidal influence	Yes
Tidal Range	Time	Height
High	17:42	0.860
Low	10:12	0.180

Observation Documents

Link	Date	File name	Description
Download	16-03-2016 11:45	Photopoint	Gp1_1
Download	16-03-2016 11:45	Photopoint	Gp1_2
Download	16-03-2016 11:45	Photopoint	Gp1_3
Download	16-03-2016 11:45	Photopoint	Gp1_4
Download	16-03-2016 11:45	Photopoint	Gp1_5