Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3474-B6
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8422, -76.69701 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 28, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 28, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
Bloom Chemistry
[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: Very dispersed with no obvious striations on the surface, but could see it just underneath. Located around boat launch and docks.