Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3469-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8999, -76.7495 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 6: Cayuga Lake State Park |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 17, 2019 03:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 17, 2019 03:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 17, 2019 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 13.2 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1.128 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
collected from water between boat launches (at launch ramp). Bloom extended along most of park shoreline
Weather
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