Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3473-B9
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.62994, -76.68831 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 09, 2025 08:25 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 09, 2025 08:25 AM |
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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: Cold night, currently 48 degrees. I actually am not sure if this is HABs It looks very different from what I usually see. This appears like a thick tan scum at the mouth of Lively Run creek. I would appreciate hearing back from you as to what you think it is.
Weather
| Weather | Sunny |
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