Red tide phenomenon has recurred in three bays in Samar and Eastern Samar provinces, raising warning not to consume shellfish products in these areas, the Bureau of Fisheries Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said on Friday, October 6. These bays are Irong-Irong Bay in Catbalogan City, Samar, coastal waters of Calbayog City, Samar, and Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar.

Red tide back in 3 Samar, Eastern Samar bays. (2023, October 7). Manila Bulletin, p. 12.