Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3429-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.460072, -76.512405 |
| Segment | Open Water 4: Cayuga Lake South Shelf |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 26, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 26, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 27, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 29.9 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 4.7 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 observed from Discover Cayuga Lake's MV Teal, off the inlet