Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3459-B8
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.853728, -76.704048 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 18, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 18, 2024 |
| Microscopic Examination | October 18, 2024 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 4736.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 4853.0 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: It has been seasonably cold lately. Today sun is out 59 degrees. Lake calm with small ripples. HAB is in a large cove with multiple properties.