Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3474-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.842192, -76.69718 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 21, 2023 01:45 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 21, 2023 01:55 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
location approximate. Bloom observed at Frontenac Park in two locations, along shore and in marina where boats are put in. More diffused there. Small waves, sunny, 67 degrees. Sample was not accepted due to leaking from the bottle en route to the laboratory.
Weather
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