BOLINAO, Pangasinan, Philippines — Authorities have raised a red tide alert in the coastal waters of this town as well as in Anda after shellfish samples collected from these areas tested positive for the algae that produces the red tide toxin.
In an advisory issued on April 26, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said shellfish and other marine products harvested from the waters of Bolinao and Anda are not safe for human consumption.
The BFAR clarified that fish harvested from these areas are safe for consumption provided these are fresh, washed thoroughly and their internal organs removed before cooking.
The agency gave assurance that it is continuously monitoring the waters of Bolinao and Anda to protect the public and the fishery industry.