Philippines: Eastern Visayas bays remain positive for red tide according to BFAR

Published 2021년 6월 1일

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The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in the Philippines has reported that 11 bays in Eastern Visayas are affected by red tide due to abnormal weather conditions. The red tide toxins are present in the bays of Catbalogan City, Basey, and several towns in Samar, as well as in other bays in Leyte and Samar. Despite this, BFAR assures that seafood harvested from these areas is safe to eat if it is fresh, thoroughly washed, and the internal organs are removed. BFAR is regularly analyzing water samples and has asked local government units to prevent the gathering, trading, and consumption of shellfish to prevent paralytic shellfish poisoning.

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TACLOBAN CITY – Red tide phenomenon persists in 11 Eastern Visayas bays as abnormal weather conditions hit several parts of the region this year, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported on Tuesday. BFAR regional director Norberto Berida said the prolonged dry season followed by sudden heavy rains has caused the recurrence of red tide in several areas of the region. In its latest advisory, BFAR confirmed that red tide toxins remain in Irong-irong Bay in Catbalogan City, Samar; San Pedro Bay in Basey, Samar; and Maqueda Bay covering the seawaters of Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, San, Sebastian, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, and Hinabangan towns in Samar. Also listed as red tide-hit are Carigara Bay covering the towns of Babatngon, San Miguel, Barugo, Carigara and Capoocan, Leyte; Ormoc Bay covering Ormoc City, Merida, and Albuera in Leyte; Cambatutay Bay in Tarangnan, Samar; coastal waters of Zumarraga, Samar; seawaters of Daram, Samar; Villareal Bay in Villareal, Samar; ...

Source: Pna