Tag: BFAR update

Shellfish collected in nine areas positive for toxic red tide: BFAR

(Eagle News)–Shellfish collected in nine areas in the country have tested positive for toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. According to BFAR, these were the nine areas: coastal waters of Altavas, Batan, and New Washington in Batan Bay, Aklan; Sapian Bay (Ivisan and Sapian in Capiz; Mambuquiao and Camanci, Batan in Aklan); coastal waters of Panay in Capiz; coastal waters of Pilar in Capiz; coastal waters […]

BFAR: Shellfish in some coastal areas in Bohol, Zamboanga del Sur positive for red tide beyond regulatory limit

(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 […]