Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3440-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.661197, -76.69827 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 10: Lively Run to Sheldrake Point |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 29, 2024 04:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 29, 2024 04:00 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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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
Volunteer reports: calm lake, not too dense of HAB's. Disappeared when wind picked up the morning after (8/30/24) mainly hugged shoreline.
Weather
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