Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3400-B9
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.58475, -76.61812 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 2: Lake Ridge Point to Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 30, 2024 02:08 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2024 02:08 PM |
| 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
Community Member reports: calm, no breeze, worst I've ever seen it in this location; recent rains. No sample collected.
Weather
| Weather | |
| Wind speed | 0 mph - Calm, smoke rises vertically |
| Wind direction | West |
| Water Temp | |
| Air Temp |
