The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources on Monday reported that the coastal water of Milagros town in Masbate province is positive for red tide toxin. According to BFAR-Bicol spokesperson Rowena Briones, the shellfish samples collected off Milagros have turned out positive for paralytic shellfish poison or red tide toxin based on their monitoring. “To safeguard the public, BFAR-Bicol conducted information dissemination in the area with the help of local authorities. We coordinated with the local government unit to urge the public to refrain from gathering, transporting, selling, buying, and eating all types of shellfish and alamang or small shrimp from the affected coastal water to avoid shellfish poisoning,” Briones said.

Manuel, E. N. (2024, January 30). Red tide invades Milagros town. Daily Tribune, p. B15.