The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-8) has warned against red tide in at least 14 bays in Eastern Visayas. Based on the laboratory examination conducted by the BFAR-8 Regional Marine Biotoxin Laboratory, the public is still advised to refrain from gathering, selling, and eating all types of shellfishes and acetes sp. locally known as “alamang or hipon” from these areas. Eating red tide infested shellfish may cause paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP).

Marticio, M. T. (2020, December 4). BFAR-8 issues red tide warning in 14 Eastern Visayas bays. Manila Bulletin, p. 8.