Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3407-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.75, -76.702 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 20, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 20, 2024 |
| 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
Volunteer reports: Hot, sunny days, cool nights, no rain, very little wind. There is actually less aquatic vegetation this summer as we are in a zone that is being treated for hydrilla. Part of 9/20/24 NW quad shoreline widespread bloom