Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
20-3405-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.8202, -76.7102 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 08, 2020 05:08 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 08, 2020 05:08 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | September 10, 2020 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
[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
sample not tested for chlorophyll a or microcystin because it was collected in a container not suitable for toxin analysis
Weather
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