Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code 25-3443-B13
Where
Water Body Cayuga Lake
Latitude and Longitude 42.71306, -76.74972
Segment Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove
County Seneca
Extent Widespread
When
Bloom Reported October 14, 2025 07:51 AM
Bloom Sampled October 14, 2025 07:51 AM
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
Map of HAB event
Bloom Description

Volunteer reported: 50°, cloudy, small roll to the lake It formed along the white foam lines in the lake just off the docks and came in to shore. The lines were somewhat broken up in small groups around the foam.

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