Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
22-3400-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.86449, -76.70573 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 29, 2022 |
| Bloom Sampled | July 29, 2022 |
| Microscopic Examination | August 01, 2022 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Microcystis |
Bloom Chemistry
| Total Chlorophyll a | 10.12 ug/L |
| Total Microcystin and Nodularins (EPA 546) [2] | 3.47 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
Bloom observed near Kozy Kove north of Hibiscus Harbor. The streaking was noticed quite a ways off shore, the clouding was very pronounced at the dock/shore.