Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3406-B5
| 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 29, 2025 04:05 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | September 29, 2025 04:05 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: HAB extends north from my zone as far as I could see from the shore. Flat calm most of the day and sunny. We had a break over the weekend, nothing developed, but it was windy. Back in full force today.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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| Wind direction | |
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