Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3457-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.73299, -76.70791 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 8: Wells College Boathouse to Long Point State Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 03, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 03, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 07, 2022 |
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
Wind 8 miles per hour from the SE. Wind seems to be picking up and dissipating the bloom. Sunset Beach Drive, Aurora, NY. Sample exceeded holding time; no laboratory results available.