Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3473-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.629897, -76.687381 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 29, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | August 29, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 30, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 121.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 53.3 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
1/2 samples were collected in the same zone on the same day. This sample was denser and a better candidate for analysis, the other sample (24-2473-B1) was discarded.