Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3497-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.744441, -76.767423 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 16, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 16, 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: COLD, rainy, blustery fall day! Very small HAB found in the corner of the cove, and the rest of the zone was clear of HABs.
