Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Event Information
Bloom Code
25-3400-B5
| Where | |
|---|---|
| Water Body | Cayuga Lake |
| Latitude and Longitude | 42.577973, -76.611093 |
| Segment | Lakeshore Segment Southeast 2: Lake Ridge Point to Salt Point Natural Area |
| County | Cayuga |
| Extent | Large Localized |
When
| Bloom Reported | July 16, 2025 07:30 PM |
| Bloom Sampled | July 16, 2025 07:30 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
Community member reports: Hot and still air, initially spotted by my neighbor mid-afternoon, still present this evening when I got home from work
Weather
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