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MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) on Wednesday declared eight coastal areas in the country positive for the red tide toxin.
The red tide warning was raised over the following areas:
-coastal waters of Masbate
-coastal waters of Panay
-coastal waters of President Roxas
-coastal waters of Pilar in Capiz
-coastal waters of Daius and Tagbilaran City in Bohol
-coastal waters of San Pedro in Samar
-Damanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur
-Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur
Hence, the public is reminded that all types of shellfish harvested in the said areas are unsafe for consumption.
Fish, shrimps, squid, and crabs can be eaten, provided that they are washed thoroughly before consumption.
Meanwhile, Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City is now free from red tide. (Vance Chan, Inquirer.net, Trainee)