Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3455-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.574683, -76.643303 |
| Segment | Open Water 3: Cayuga Lake Mid-South |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 15, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 15, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 16, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 42.8 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.55 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
Volunteer reports: Returning from an evening cruise down to the Girl Scout Camp and back and encountered this slick about 300 yards off shore around 7:45 PM. It was one of those strange conditions where it looks like there is a shear line/current well out from shore. The white foamy sections were in semi continuous patches. It was right on sunset so I did not try and define the north south limits but it looked to be as far as I could see both north and south in dwindling light. The water on the shoreline showed no sign of a bloom at our dock-clarity looked good.