(Eagle News)–Toxic red tide has been observed in the coastal waters of seven areas.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said shellfish collected from the coastal waters of Milagros in Masbate; coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; San Pedro Bay in Samar and Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar; Dumanquillas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur; and coastal waters of San Benito in Surigao del Norte, in particular, tested positive for the Paralytic Shellfish Poison.
As such, it said all types of shellfish and alamang gathered from the areas are not safe for human consumption.
“Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking,” it said.