Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3443-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.7142, -76.7504 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 21, 2020 01:25 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 21, 2020 01:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 27, 2020 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
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
shoreline with cottages; area protected by a dock. Sample not tested for chlorophyll a and microcystin toxin.
Weather
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