Harmful Algal Bloom Report
Bloom Code
24-3474-B6
Where |
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|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8422, -76.69701 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized: The HAB is contained in a very small area of the lake, limited from one to several neighboring properties. |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 28, 2024 12:20 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 28, 2024 12:40 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | November 30, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
[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.
Bloom Description
Volunteer reports: Very dispersed with no obvious striations on the surface, but could see it just underneath. Located around boat launch and docks. Lab reports: Sample determined to be very sparse during microscopy. No further analysis conducted.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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