Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3402-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.90414, -76.72492 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 20, 2021 09:30 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 20, 2021 10:05 AM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 20, 2021 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 669.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 159.0 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
Weather
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