Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
19-3458-B10
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.9397, -76.733 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 1: Northern Marshes to Harris Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 10, 2019 12:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 10, 2019 12:00 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 14, 2019 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 6072.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 201.0 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
no time recorded for observation or collection of bloom
Weather
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