4 P’sinan coasts free from red tide

DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines – Four coastal areas in Pangasinan continue to be free from red tide, latest laboratory analysis on shellfish samples showed.

In Shellfish Bulletin 12 of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources – Region 1 dated May 28, director Nestor Domenden said coastal waters in Bolinao, Anda, Wawa in Bani and Alaminos City are free from toxic red tide and shellfish gathered there are safe for human consumption. 

However, Domenden advised local government units to require market inspectors, quarantine officers and administrators to demand clearance certificates for any fish and seashells coming from other provinces to ensure that they did not come from areas positive for paralytic shellfish poisoning.

Domenden said the BFAR will regularly monitor areas affected by red tide toxin to safeguard public health and promote the shellfish industry.