Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3474-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.844271, -76.698862 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 4: Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 05, 2023 12:10 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 05, 2023 12:22 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 09, 2023 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis | ||
| Oscillatoria |
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 on the shoreline north of the village office. Bloom was hidden by heavy layer of duckweed making microscopy difficult. However, on closer inspection, some cyanobacteria were found in the bloom.
Weather
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