Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3418-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.58323, -76.61656 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 2: Lake Ridge Point to Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 02, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 02, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 03, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis | ||
| Pseudoanabaena |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 964.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 70.9 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
Light breeze (5mph) from NW. HABs concentrating in leeward coves and against retaining walls.