Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3491-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.57331, -76.64586 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 9: Frontenac Point to Lively Run |
| County | Seneca |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 08, 2025 07:45 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 08, 2025 08:00 PM |
| Microscopic Examination | July 09, 2025 |
What
Bloom Genera [1]
| Microscopy | Present | Dominant |
|---|---|---|
| Dolichospermum |
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
Priority Site: Spotted Sandpiper Part of the western shoreline bloom event Volunteer reports: Gentle breeze from the north and slight chop. Water and Air temp both approx 72 deg. Water quality early in the day looked murky with a lot of algae and weed. Enough to deter me from swimming today. Part of the western shoreline bloom event
Weather
| Weather | Cloudy |
| Wind speed | |
| Wind direction | |
| Water Temp | |
| Air Temp |
