Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3406-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.78399, -76.716331 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 6: Ellis Point to Wells College Boathouse |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 05, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 05, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 05, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 383.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 107.0 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
east shore of Cayuga Lake at Ellis Point. Bloom was observed close to shore but was developing further out