Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
18-3400-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.52, -76.523 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 24, 2018 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 24, 2018 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 28, 2018 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 81.1 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
Edwards Lake Cliff Preserve; microcystin toxin not tested.