Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3423-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.4813, -76.5097 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 09, 2020 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 09, 2020 |
| Microscopic Examination | July 09, 2020 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 981.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 0.15 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
Near bloom conditions reported along a large extent of the southeastern shoreline. Dense HAB accumulations have been reported at McKinneys Point and East Shore Park.