Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3476-B8
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.6702192, -76.7112704 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 23, 2025 11:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 23, 2025 11:00 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: 51 degrees; wind SW 6 mph. Otherwise lake very clear. Brief rain storm previous night. HAB seems to be especially clumped around leaves in water. HAB still persisting 4 hours after first spotted. *Updated 10/24/25 to add: Volunteer reports the HAB is still present. Air temp ~ 40F.
Weather
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