Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
21-3459-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.85708, -76.71008 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 24, 2021 03:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 24, 2021 03:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | August 27, 2021 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| 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
multiple properties along whole shore and further out in water. Dispersed and widespread. Bloom not tested for chlorophyll a or microcystin toxin.
Weather
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