Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3400-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.6617, -76.6988 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 10: Lively Run to Sheldrake Point |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 21, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 25, 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 observed along County Rd. 153 in Interlaken, NY. Area was only about 5 feet by 3 feet. The lake was pretty calm at that point. An hour later the bloom had disappeared when a breeze came up.