Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3443-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.71304, -76.75001 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 05, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 05, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 05, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 424.0 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
This bloom was reported twice; once from Poplar Beach Rd. and once from Lower Lakewood Dr. The sample that was collected and tested came from Lower Lakewood Dr. This was a large HAB that bloomed all along the docks of the road. A lot of it may have floated in around mounds of seaweed which came from the center of the lake. The mounds were surrounded by white foam which became streaked as soon as it came close to shore. A lot of the streaking hung down into the lake.