Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
23-3459-B7
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.846015, -76.704451 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 3: Harris Park to Frontenac Park |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 03, 2023 |
| Bloom Sampled | October 03, 2023 |
| 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
This bloom was observed throughout all the shoreline near Howland Point and around Frontenac Island extending to the middle of the lake. It wasn't very present in the mornings. It probably was the worst the observing volunteers had seen in 5 years. Fortunately it resolved by the third day which was the same hot temperature and weather as the other two days