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 5: Camp Comstock |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 30, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | September 30, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | September 30, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 0.45 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 658.0 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