Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3476-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.67101, -76.711275 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 10: Long Point State Park to Elmwood Point |
| 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 | 2880.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 1368.0 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: Overcast, drizzling. Very green, expands well off shore into lake. Thick coverage of long grass clippings along shore. Streaks of foam.