Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3482-B11
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.783065, -76.767517 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 3: Deans Cove to Schuyler Creek |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 18, 2025 06:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 18, 2025 06:00 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: 82 degrees, no wind, very sunny, has not rained for more than 7 days, no noticeable die-off, several very visible probably HABs along a 300 ft beach area, all disappeared by 8pm (about 2 hours after first observation)
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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