Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3458-B8
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.92652, -76.72854 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 04, 2021 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 04, 2021 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 05, 2021 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
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
Harris Park and Water St. shoreline; no laboratory results available as bloom was not collected in the necessary bottle; Bloom continued to persist through 10/6/2021