The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources issues red tide alerts in 7 coastal areas in the Philippines

Published 2024년 3월 26일

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The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has issued a red tide alert for seven coastal areas across six provinces, according to Shellfish Bulletin No. 06 dated March 26. These areas are now considered unsafe for the consumption of shellfish and acetes (alamang) due to testing positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP). Despite this, DA-BFAR assures that other seafood such as fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs remain safe for consumption, provided they are fresh, properly cleaned, and their internal organs are removed before cooking. The bulletin also identifies areas that are currently not affected by the toxic red tide.

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The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) on Tuesday issued a red tide alert on seven coastal areas in six provinces. The DA-BFAR’s Shellfish Bulletin No. 06 dated March 26 said that shellfishes collected and tested from the following coastal areas remained positive for Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP), more popularly known as toxic red tide, beyond the regulatory limit: “All types of shellfish and acetes or alamang gathered from the areas shown above are not safe for human consumption,” the DA-BFAR said in its statement. The agency also reminded the public that fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human ...

Source: Gmanetwork