Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3444-B10
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.73174, -76.76442 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 17, 2025 03:45 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 17, 2025 03:45 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
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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
Volunteer reported: Sparse streaks persist out into the lake (>30 ft from shore), very similar to reports from earlier in the week, may be a persistent HAB that is being occasionally broken up by wind and wave action.
Weather
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