Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3459-B7
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.854948, -76.707383 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 26, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 26, 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 was observed widespread along several adjacent shorelines on Backus Rd. and Springport Cove Rd.