Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3485-B2
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.518297, -76.549124 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 4: Glenwood Point to Crowbar Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 30, 2024 10:23 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2024 11:04 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 658.0 ug/L |
| Total Chlorophyll a | 1808.0 ug/L |
[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: HAB in protected cove north of crow bar point but not south of the point. HAB extends to at least 42.521722, -76.554225
Weather
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