Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3437-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.6065, -76.67669 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 15, 2019 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 15, 2019 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 17, 2019 |
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
cottage road/dock. Sample not tested for chlorophyll a or microcystin toxin.