Tag: Shellfish Poisoning
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Samar’s Zumarraga Island Declared Free of Red Tide, Six Other Bays Still Affected
The coastal waters surrounding Zumarraga Island in Samar have been officially declared free of the harmful red tide, marking a significant relief for local communities. This announcement comes from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), which confirmed the absence of the toxic algae in recent water samples. However, the threat of red tide…
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Red Tide Continues to Plague Seven Bays in Eastern Visayas
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed that the dangerous red tide phenomenon is still affecting seven bays in Eastern Visayas. The latest report, issued on January 3, 2025, highlights the ongoing threat to public health in the region. Testing of shellfish and seawater samples has revealed that five of these bays…
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Red Tide Alert Issued for Balite Bay in Mati City
Mati City’s Mayor Michelle Rabat has issued a stern warning to both residents and tourists about the dangers of red tide in Balite Bay, following an advisory from the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Region 11. On November 27, 2024, BFAR-11 confirmed the presence of the toxic dinoflagellate Pyrodinium bahamense, which is known…
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