Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3416-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.62447, -76.6466 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 1: Elmwood Point to Lake Ridge Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 19, 2021 12:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 19, 2021 12:45 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 20, 2021 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
[1] Genera - plural of genus, a category of classification in biology that ranks between the family level and the species level. Because there are many different species of bacteria that are difficult to distinguish, it is more useful to classify bacteria by genus rather than species.
[2] Microcystin
[2] Microcystin
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
Sample not tested for chlorophyll a or microcystin toxin.
Weather
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