Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
24-3453-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.909765, -76.750317 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 7: Cayuga Lake State Park to Northern Marshes |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | June 03, 2024 |
| Bloom Sampled | June 03, 2024 |
| 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
Weather is warm and lake is calm. Conditions appear to be getting worse and dead fish are being cited in blue algae growth.