MANILA, Philippines – Several coastal areas across the country have waters positive of red tide toxin.
These include the coastal waters of Mariveles, Limay, Orion, Pilar, Balanga, Hermosa, Orani, Abucay and Samal.
In Palawan, the Puerto Princesa Bay shows positive signs of the toxin.
Red tide toxin is also present in the coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran in Bohol; in Irong-Irong, San Pedro and in Silang, Western Samar; in Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City in Leyte as well as in Lianga Bay in Surigao del Sur.
The Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar is also not safe from the toxin.
According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), eating any kind of shellfish and anchovies from these areas is temporarily banned.
However, other seafoods like fish, squid, shrimp and crabs from these areas can still be consumed provided that they are properly cooked with the inner organs and gills removed. – MNP (with details from Rey Pelayo)
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