Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3477-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.53552, -76.5429 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 5: Myers Park to East Shore Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | September 26, 2025 03:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 26, 2025 03:30 PM |
| Microscopic Examination |
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: calm, sunny, green specs throughout layers far out into the lake
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
| Wind speed | |
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| Water Temp | |
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