Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3443-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.715833, -76.75 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Not Reported |
When
| Bloom Reported | June 29, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | June 29, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | June 30, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 28.1 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.15 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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description
bloom viewed from a dock on Lower Lakewood Dr. in Romulus. Calm lake; hazy (smoky); filtered sun; 74°F