Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3405-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.82099, -76.70813 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 3: Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 10, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 10, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 11, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 7273.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 3405.0 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: vivid green, very obvious but not observed at other locations, south cove or Carrs cove