Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
18-3400-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.75415, -76.7686 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 3: Deans Cove to Schuyler Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 03, 2018 10:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 03, 2018 04:40 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 05, 2018 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 348.0 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
north of Dean's Cove. Microcystin toxin not tested.
Weather
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