Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3408-B2
Where | |
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Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
Latitude and Longitude | 42.74508, -76.70064 |
Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 7: Wells College Boathouse |
County | Cayuga |
Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
Bloom Reported | August 14, 2025 02:30 PM |
Bloom Sampled | August 14, 2025 02:30 PM |
Microscopic Examination |
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: Hot, dry, light breeze. Algae was visible in the water column in deeper water off the boat dock. “Bloom” was present only near the shoreline.
Weather
Weather | Sunny |
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