Seasonal Trends

Below are the types of plankton that are typically seen in Seneca Lake in each season.

2017 Plankton Trends

Below is an example of the trends in plankton types throughout a typical year in Seneca Lake. The data in these graphs are from 2017. The top graph is of phytoplankton, data courtesy of Barb Halfman. The bottom graph is of zooplankton, data courtesy of Rachael Best through her work with the Finger Lakes Institute and the Hobart and William Smith Colleges Biology Department.