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(Eagle News)–Shellfish collected and tested from several areas in Bohol and Zamboanga del Sur tested positive for toxic red tide that is beyond the regulatory limit, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. According to BFAR, all types of shellfish and “alamang” gathered from the coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbiliran City; and Dumanquillas Bay, in particular, are, therefore, not safe for human consumption. Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption […]
(Eagle News) — Three areas in Visayas and Mindanao tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide that exceeds regulatory limit, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. According to BFAR, the shellfish and alamang (krill) collected from the following coastal waters are not safe for consumption as a result: Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur BFAR said fish, squids […]
(Eagle News) — Nine areas have tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison or toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit. According to Shellfish Bulletin No. 25 series of 2021 issued by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, these areas are the following: Milagros in Masbate coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol San Pedro Bay in Western Samar; coastal waters of Biliran Islands Carigara Bay in Leyte; Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine maritime authorities drove away Chinese vessels from Sabina Shoal off Palawan last Tuesday, April 27. The Philippine Coast Guard made the disclosure on Wednesday, May 5, after it announced it was preparing its second leg of maritime patrols with the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Bataan and Benham Rise. China is also claiming Benham Rise, which is a 13-million-hectare underwater plateau located near Aurora. According to the PCG, a […]
(Eagle News)–All types of shellfish from specific areas in Bohol and four other provinces are not safe for human consumption. In a bulletin, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources noted in particular the shellfish collected in the coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Tambobo Bay, Siaton and Bais Bay, Bais City in Negros Oriental; Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City in Leyte; Balite Bay, Mati City in Davao Oriental; and Lianga Bay in […]
(Eagle News) — Seven areas have tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. In a latest bulletin, BFAR warned all types of shellfish and alamang from the Puerto Princesa Bay, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan; coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Irong-Irong and Silanga bays in Western Samar; Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City in Leyte; and Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur are not safe for […]
(Eagle News)–Heavy rainfall that led to drops in the salinity levels of select water bodies in Bacoor and Sangley Point in Cavite may have caused the reported deaths of shellfish there. In a statement, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said based on laboratory results, the level of salinity was found to range from 19 to 25 ppt, lower than the 27 to 35 ppt salinity level required for shellfish to survive. According to […]
(Eagle News) — Plano ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) na magpatupad ng tatlong buwang fishing ban sa isdang tawilis simula Marso o Abril ngayong taon sa Taal Lake. Ayon kay BFAR Director Ed Gongona, taong 2013 pa nang imungkahi nila ang tatlong buwang fishing ban na ito pero hindi naman umano ito inaksyunan ng Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Subalit muling bubuhayin ng BFAR ang nauna nilang mungkahi, kasunod na […]
(Eagle News) — Isang sugatang dolphin o lumba-lumba ang nakita sa baybaying dagat ng Playa La Caleta Resort sa bayan ng Morong lalawigan ng Bataan. Ayon sa management ng resort nakita ito ng isa nilang guest dakong alas sais ng umaga (6:00 AM) nitong Huwebes, Enero 10. Sinubukang maibalik ito ng mga bantay-dagat ng Bagac at Morong ngunit pilit daw itong bumabalik sa baybayin. Kaya napilitan na silang itawag ito sa kinauukulan. Nagsanib-pwersa naman ang […]
(Eagle News) — The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced through its Fisheries Administrative Order 167-3 that starting November 15, a fishing ban will be implemented in the Visayan Sea. The fishing ban will last until February 15, 2019 but may be extended until March depending on the changing spawning pattern of fish. According to BFAR Undersecretary Aduardo Gongona, the move aims to help the fish production of sardines, tawilis, tamban and mackerels. […]
Ni Nora Dominguez Eagle News Correspondent DAGUPAN CITY, Pangasinan (Eagle News) – Pinakawalan na ang dalawang stranded na pawikan sa karagatan ng Bonuan, Binloc sa Dagupan City. Pinangunahan ni Senator Grace Poe, Engr. Rosendo So ng abono Partylist at Dr. Westly Rosario ng Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources-National Integrated Fisheries Technology Development Center (BFAR-NIFTDC) ang pagpapakawala sa dalawang olive ridley sea turtle. Ayon kay Sen. Poe nakakatulong sa pagbalanse ng ecosystem ang mga pawikang […]
(Eagle News) — Nilinaw ng Department of Agriculture (DA) at Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) na nag-negatibo sa pagsusuri sa formalin ang mga nakolektang galunggong mula sa tatlong public markets. Ayon sa BFAR, ang mga nakuhang samples ng galunggong ay mula sa Balintawak Market, Cubao Farmer’s Market, at Navotas Fish Port. Una nang inihayag ng grupong Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA-PILIPINAS) na ilang imported seafood products, kabilang ang galunggong ang […]
