Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
T1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.72, -76.76 |
| Segment | Test Segment |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 10, 2024 07:27 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | November 11, 2024 07:29 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | November 19, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis | ||
| Woronochinia | ||
| Aphanothece | ||
| Oscillatoria | ||
| Planktothrix | ||
| Limnoraphis | ||
| Gloeotrichia | ||
| Asterionella | ||
| Fragilaria | ||
| Melosira |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 167.0 ug/L |
| Anatoxin-a | 4321.0 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
Test HAB. Not actual data.
Weather
| Weather | Cloudy |
| Wind speed | 8-12 mph - Gentle breeze, leaves and twigs in constant motion, wind extends light flag |
| Wind direction | Northeast |
| Water Temp | 42.0 |
| Air Temp | 47.0 |
