Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3476-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.670112, -76.711281 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 10, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 10, 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
Volunteer reported they could not reach the bloom to get a sample. The lake had been crystal clear all day with overcast skies. This bloom was observed just north of Sheldrake Point along Wyers Point Rd.