Kalibo, Aklan – Coastal waters in Western Visayas are now free from toxic red tides. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) lifted the ban on coastal waters of Gigantes Islands in Carles, Iloilo. Fish, squids, shrimps, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking.

Zabal, B. R. (2017, April 11). W. Visayas waters free from red tide. Panay News, p. 03.