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- No red tide in CLArcellaz, Princess Clea (Sun • Star Publishing, 2024-10-19)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said shellfish samples collected in Central Luzon are free from the toxic red tide. Based on Shellfish Bulletin No. 26 Series of 2024 issued October 16, 2024, BFAR said the coastal waters of Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan and Zambales are safe from the water toxin. Alll types of shellfish gathered from these areas are safe for human consumption, the BFAR said.
- BFAR urged to lead fight vs HB 7853Gomez, Eireene Jairee (The Manila Times Publishing Corporation, 2021-04-30)Environmental group Oceana, along with more than 1,100 fisherfolk groups across the country, urged Department of Agriculture (DA) and Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to lead the opposition to House Bill 7853 that will allow commercial fishing operations in the country’s municipal waters. “We need to uphold the law and complete the implementation of reforms under the amended Fisheries Code,” the groups said in a joint statement that was sent to the author of the bill, Cebu Third District Rep. Pablo John Garcia, and members of the House of Representatives Committee on Aquaculture and Fisheries. “Instead of supporting the artisanal fisherfolk improve their capacity and efficiency in their fishing efforts that will improve their livelihood and rise above from hunger and malnutrition, they will open up the municipal water to commercial fishing operations. All the efforts to increase production in fisheries while improving the life and livelihood of municipal fisherfolk will lead to nothing,” they further said.
- San Pedro Bay gets red tide anewRecuerdo, Elmer (Concept & Information Group, Inc., 2021-01-30)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Eastern Visayas announced on Friday that the San Pedro Bay in Basey, Samar has been included in the shellfish ban following the detection of “red tide” in the bay. This comes over a month since the bay was cleared free of algae that causes paralytic shellfish poisoning. “All types of shellfish and Acetes sp. locally known as “Alamang or Hipon” gathered from the said area are not safe for human consumption” the BFAR said in its advisory issued on Friday.
- Red tide alert still on in Bataan coastal watersCervantes, Ding; Visperas, Eva (Philippine Star Printing Co., Inc., 2014-05-22)Red tide has plagued the coastal waters of Bataan for six months now and is showing no signs of waning. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) yesterday issued another appeal to the public to refrain from gathering and eating shellfish from one city and seven towns of Bataan. Red tide toxin, which causes paralytic shellfish poisoning remains present in these areas,†said Lanie Lamyong, information officer of the BFAR regional office.
- BFAR raises red tide alert in Biliran, IloiloGonzales, Anna Leah E. (Philippine Manila Standard Publishing, Inc., 2016-11-12)The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has raised the red tide alert over the coastal waters of Naval in Biliran Island Province and Gigantes Islands in Carles, Iloilo. Agriculture Undersecretary for Fisheries and BFAR Director Eduardo Gongona said all types of shellfish from these 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,” Gongona said.