A total of 20 coastal areas in various parts of the country have tested positive for “red tide poisoning” This was revealed through Shellfish Bulletin 2 dated January 28, 2021, issued by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Information and Fisherfolk Coordination Unit. The document said the conclusion was based on the latest laboratory results of the BFAR and Local Government Units (LGUs). Shellfishes collected in these areas are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulatory limit, the document said.

Mayuga, J. L. (2021, February 1). BFAR: 20 areas tested positive for 'Red tide'. Business Mirror, p. A4.