Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3458-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.94217, -76.73247 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 17, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 17, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 18, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Aphanizomenon | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 7502.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 2500.0 ug/L |
[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
shoreline just south of Cayuga Marina. Bloom was accumulating against leeward wall. Weather was partly sunny, calm conditions. Microcystin toxin concentration greater than 2,500 µg/L