Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
18-3444-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.74474, -76.7679 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 2: Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 03, 2018 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 03, 2018 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 05, 2018 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1110.0 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
Dean's Cove Boat Launch. Microcystin toxin not tested.