Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3406-B4
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.785, -76.716 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northeast 5: Frontenac Park to Ellis Point |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 24, 2025 06:15 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 24, 2025 06:15 PM |
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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 Reports: HAB extends northward of Ellis Point. Cloudy, flat calm for most of the day. Not hot, mid 70s. Lately it seems like there's a HAB if there isn't any wind. The HAB will come and go within a day or lasts for days on and off.
Weather
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