The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Central Visayas (Bfar 7) has assured consumers that seafood in the region is safe to consume. This is following the announcement of its central office on Nov. 5 that at least nine coastal areas in the country, including some parts of Capiz and Bohol in the Visayas area, are threatened by red tide Allan Poquita, Bfar 7 director, told SunStar Cebu Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, that they have tightened their security measures and made sure no fishermen would sail in the affected areas.

Bfar 7: Seafood safe to eat despite red tide warning. (2022, November 15). SunStar Cebu, p. 2.