Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3448-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.82703, -76.73616 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 4: Schuyler Creek to Canoga Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 12, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 12, 2023 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 12, 2023 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1780.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 897.0 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
observed along the shoreline on Canoga Shores Drive in Seneca Falls