Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3443-B14
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.71474, -76.75197 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Northwest 1: Sheldrake Point to Deans Cove |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | October 25, 2025 10:00 AM |
| Bloom Sampled | October 25, 2025 10:00 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
Community member reported: Arrived to find the HAB during a brief window of sun on an otherwise cloudy day. Air temp 46 degrees. Intermittent rain over the past 24 hours.
Weather
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