Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
18-3439-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.63999, -76.6916 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 10: Lively Run to Sheldrake Point |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 12, 2018 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 12, 2018 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 14, 2018 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1188.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 310.0 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