Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3435-B3
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.54665, -76.59498 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southwest 7: Taughannock Falls State Park |
| County | Tompkins |
| Extent | Widespread |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 09, 2025 01:00 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 09, 2025 01:00 PM |
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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: about 80 deg. ,scattered clouds, humid. Widespread from marina entrance to and beyond swimming area. Heaviest concentration seen from pier to and beyond swimming area.
Weather
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