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GMC Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site
4 March 2013
Observation details
Overview
| Estuary | Gellibrand River Estuary |
|---|---|
| Site | Gellibrand River Estuary Mouth Observation Site |
| Observation ID | #8141 |
| Date and Time | Monday 4th March 2013 12:15pm |
| Approved | Approved |
Notes
- No water from estuary going out to sea. No sign of any discharge.
- Sand bar area reduced.
- Sand visible in breakers s/w of entrance.
- Number of birds greatly reduced, European wasps working on dead fish.
- Reddish brown foam and "chopped" seagrass along S/E side of estuary and near estuary mouth.
- Dark brown sediment/algae in above area.
- Some dead fish remain S/E side of estuary.
- Dead eel near G2 (floating mid channel, moving up stream with wind)
- Large tiger snake on low track.
- Jet ski out over berm.
- Polystyrene pieces along S/E side of estuary (about 3cm in size).
Mouth Observation
| Mouth state | Closed |
|---|---|
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| Flow Present? | No |
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| Flow Direction | N/A |
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| Above Sea | Above Estuary | |
|---|---|---|
| Berm Height (m) | 0.2m | 0.1m |
| Berm Length (m) |
Physical Condition
| Current | Mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Direction | South-East | |
| Beaufort Scale | Gentle breeze | |
| Sea State | Moderate |
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