Tag: Shellfish Ban
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Toxic Red Tide Detected in Leyte, Shellfish Harvesting Banned in Six Eastern Visayas Areas
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed the presence of harmful red tide toxins in shellfish samples from Leyte, Leyte, leading to the inclusion of this area in the national shellfish bulletin. This development comes as red tide continues to affect five other bays in Eastern Visayas. The BFAR’s latest bulletin, released…
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Red Tide Triggers Shellfish Ban in 11 Eastern Visayas Locations
In response to the detection of red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has imposed a ban on shellfish in 11 areas across Eastern Visayas. The announcement came on Wednesday, highlighting the presence of harmful algae in various coastal regions. The affected areas include Cancabato Bay in Tacloban City, the coastal waters…
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