Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3402-B9
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.904357, -76.72408 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 28, 2024 02:05 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 28, 2024 02:05 PM |
| Microscopic Examination |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
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
Volunteer Reports: bright sunshine, hot, still. LOTS of weed chop on surface and bottom near shoreline. No sample collected.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | 1-3 mph - Light air, direction of wind shown by smoke drift only |
| Wind direction | Southwest |
| Water Temp | |
| Air Temp |
