Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3426-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.4606, -76.5089 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 7: Stewart Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | June 25, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | June 25, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | June 25, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Euglena |
Bloom Chemistry
[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
The dense non-cyanobacteria phytoplankton that dominate the bloom indicate that it may not be a cyanobacteria bloom. However, cyanobacteria were found in the bloom sample (moderate very small anabaena), so the suspicious bloom should be avoided.