Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3405-B9
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.82107, -76.70795 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 17, 2025 04:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 17, 2025 04:30 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: Calm water, following a day of heavy north wind, cool temps. Last seen on previous Sunday, 10/12. Temps have dropped below 40 daily, high winds previous day. White foam in evidence on Thursday.
Weather
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