Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3405-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.821037, -76.708203 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | August 28, 2023 06:50 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | August 28, 2023 06:50 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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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
Bright green water for 2 feet from shore at Farley's Point, white foam at shoreline
Weather
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