Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3417-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.5865, -76.618742 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 2: Lake Ridge Point to Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 18, 2025 03:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 18, 2025 03:30 PM |
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What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|
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: HABs very obvious (like spilled green paint) to about 20 ft out from shore but streaking seen out to end of docks warm air temp around 80F and lake temps in shallows also warm; very mild breeze
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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