Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3437-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.606508, -76.676568 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 4: Glenwood Point to Crowbar Point |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 23, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 16, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 24, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 17.7 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.35 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
Water temp near shore, 82F- bloom dissipated in 2 hours- bloom not evident a few hundred yards offshore.