Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3464-B1
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.49668, -76.53988 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 3: Glenwood Point |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 09, 2025 02:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 09, 2025 02:00 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
Volunteer Reports: Temp is warm and winds still. The lake temperature from Monday to Wednesday increased significantly. Both North and South, part of western shoreline bloom event. Extending both North and South, part of western shoreline bloom event.
Weather
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