Red tide still up in Aklan waters

A red tide alert is still raised in Mambuquiao and Camanci in Batan town. In the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) shellfish bulletin on Nov. 24, samples collected in the coastal waters of Mambuquiao and Camanci are positive for red tide poisoning beyond the regulatory limit. The gathering and harvesting of bivalve shellfish and alamang are prohibited and not safe for human consumption.