Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3400-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.761825, -76.767212 |
| Segment | Open Water 3: Cayuga Lake Mid-South |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 20, 2024 03:05 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 20, 2024 03:05 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 21, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 158.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 49.7 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: Offshore from residential docks (entire area north of Dean's Cove to Goosewatch Winery and beyond). Part of 9/20/24 NW quad shoreline widespread bloom
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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