Irong-Irong Bay cleared of red tide

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has removed Irong-Irong Bay in Western Samar from the list of coastal areas affected by red tide, but warned the public against eating and catching shellfish in five other fishing grounds in the region.

In its Shellfish Bulletin No.8-2016, BFAR said that the coastal waters of Dauis in Bohol; as well as of Daram Island in Samar; Cambatutay Bay in Western Samar; Leyte; Naval, Biliran Island Province; and Pilar in Capiz are still positive for red tide.