Economy

Matarinao Bay declared free from red tide

PHILSTAR

THE BUREAU of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has declared the waters in Matarinao Bay, Eastern Samar as officially free from paralytic shellfish poison or more commonly known as red tide.    

Several other areas, however, are still flagged for red tide, according to BFAR’s shellfish bulletin dated Oct. 21.  

Red tide warning is up in the following areas: coastal waters of Milagros, Masbate; Sapian Bay (Ivisan and Sapian), coastal waters of Roxas City, Panay, President Roxas, and Pilar, Capiz; Dauis and Tagbilaran City, Bohol; Dumanquillas Bay, Zamboanga del Sur; and Lianga Bay, Surigao del Sur.    

All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. (alamang) harvested from these areas are unfit for human consumption. However, fish, squids, shrimps and crabs caught in the said waters can be eaten if cooked properly.    

Red tide happens as a result of high concentrations of algae in the water. Symptoms of red tide poisoning include gastrointestinal and neurological distress, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and muscular aches. — Revin Mikhael D. Ochave

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Most Popular

Your daily news source covering investing ideas, market stocks, business, retirement tips from Wall St. to Silicon Valley.

Disclaimer:

TheProficientInvestor.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively "The Company") do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice.
The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2021 TheProficientInvestor. All Rights Reserved.

To Top