Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3410-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.71526, -76.71083 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 9: Long Point State Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 24, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 24, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 26, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 498.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 155.0 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
Long Point State Park, all water around the park