Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3402-B11
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.903929, -76.723972 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 18, 2024 06:22 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 18, 2024 06:22 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | October 18, 2024 12:00 AM |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum | ||
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 5163.0 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 4230.0 ug/L |
[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: Lots of foam, lots of bright green weed chop. Lake was clear earlier Bright sun, wind stopped and sudden appearance of a large widespread HAB occurred. Dense near shore, but extends out past my view towards the center of the lake.
Weather
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