Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3435-B22
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.54719, -76.59748 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 7: Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Small Localized (few properties) |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 17, 2025 09:10 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 17, 2025 09:10 AM |
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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: Same place as on 10/15, some very thin areas plus clumps mixed in with floating eel grass, spread out along the south shore of the marina. 3 dead fish in the area. HAB persisting for weeks.
Weather
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