Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3422-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.51, -76.52 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 05, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 05, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 06, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
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
Sample not tested for chlorophyll a or microcystin toxin.