Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3435-B23
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.54737, -76.59783 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 7: Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 19, 2025 09:30 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 19, 2025 09:30 AM |
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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: This bloom in the marina was bigger and denser than two days ago. The temperature was warmer, in the 70s. One dead fish, and some strands foam drifting in from outside of the marina. HAB persisting for weeks.
Weather
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