Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3433-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.525335, -76.559081 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 6: Camp Comstock to Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 08, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 12, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
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
Bloom was first observed 7/8/23 (no time reported). On 7/9/23, the observer returned to the location for collection; by then, the bloom appeared to have cleared out. Bloom covered 1573-1581 Taughannock Blvd, Trumansburg, NY.