Red tide escalating in Capiz, Aklan

ILOILO CITY: Toxic red tide cases in the provinces of Capiz and Aklan continue to escalate despite expectations by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) that paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) was on the wane due to the onset of the cold months.

Red tide has been observed in eight coastal towns in Capiz and Aklan, causing apprehension among aquaculture fish farmers.