Browsing BusinessWorld by Subject "Biological poisons"

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    • 2 Palawan bays now free from red tide 

      Ochave, Revin Mikhael D. (BusinessWorld, February 11, 2021, on page S1/10)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said the bays of Honda and Puerto Princesa in Palawan are now free from red tide contamination. In its third shellfish bulletin for the year, BFAR said shellfish harvested ...

    • BFAR issues red tide warning over Biliran, Western Samar, Zamboanga del Norte 

      Ochave, Revin Mikhael D. (BusinessWorld, May 10, 2021, on page S1/10)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned consumers from eating shellfish harvested from Biliran Island and areas in Western Samar, Leyte, and Zamboanga del Norte after testing positive for paralytic ...

    • BFAR lifts red tide warning across several areas 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, September 13, 2021, on page S1/10)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) removed warnings issued in the areas of San Pedro Bay in Western Samar, Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar, and Biliran Islands after testing negative for paralytic shellfish ...

    • BFAR lifts red tide warning in Cancabato Bay 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, April 19, 2021, on page S1/10)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declared the area of Cancabato Bay in Leyte province as officially free from red tide contamination. In its 10th shellfish bulletin, BFAR said all types of shellfish ...

    • BFAR lifts red tide warning in parts of Leyte, Negros Oriental 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, June 28, 2021, on page S1/10)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced that areas in Leyte and Negros Oriental are officially free from red tide contamination. BFAR said in its 19th bulletin that shellfish harvested in Cancabato ...

    • BFAR raises red tide warning over parts of Leyte, Samar islands 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, December 4, 2020, on page S1/2)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has raised the red tide warning over parts of Leyte and Samar and discouraged consumption of shellfish harvested from those waters. The advisory covers shellfish from ...

    • El Niño seen dampening seaweed, crab production 

      Conserva, Louine Hope (BusinessWorld, October 6, 2015, on page S1/5)
      Production of seaweed and mud crabs is expected to decrease due to the higher temperatures brought about by the prevailing El Niño. Production of seaweed and mud crabs is expected to decrease due to the higher temperatures ...

    • Fisherfolk affected by red tide given alternative livelihood 

      Padillo, Maya M. (BusinessWorld, April 11, 2019, on page S1/10)
      Fisherfolk dependent on shellfish gathering in the two Davao Region areas affected by red tide have been given alternative livelihood options, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). Balite Bay ...

    • Gigantes Islands, Tambobo Bay now red tide-free; 10 areas still positive 

      Lim, Janina C. (BusinessWorld, October 16, 2017, on page S1/12)
      The coastal waters of Gigantes Islands in Carles, Iloilo and Tambobo Bay, Siaton, Negros Oriental are now free from the paralytic shellfish poison commonly known as red tide, according to the latest bulletin of the Bureau ...

    • Irong-Irong Bay in Western Samar now free from red tide 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, July 16, 2021, on page S1/12)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declared the area of Irong-Irong Bay in Western Samar officially free from red tide contamination. In its 21st shellfish bulletin for the year, BFAR said red tide warnings ...

    • Red tide spreads to another bay in Eastern Visayas 

      Meniano, Sarwell Q. (BusinessWorld, August 31, 2010, on page S1/11)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has confirmed the presence of red tide toxins in Carigara Bay, bringing to two the affected areas in Eastern Visayas. Juan D. Albaladejo, BFAR Eastern Visayas director, ...

    • Red tide warning lifted 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, December 17, 2020, on page S1/12)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has lifted the red tide warning for Inner Malampaya Sound in Palawan, Matarinao Bay in Eastern Samar and San Pedro Bay in Western Samar. Consumers may now eat shellfish ...

    • Red tide warning lifted in parts of Western Samar, Leyte 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, June 25, 2021, on page S1/12)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declared parts of Western Samar and Leyte free from red tide contamination based on the latest test results. BFAR said in its 18th shellfish bulletin that red tide ...

    • Red tide warning raised in Dumaquilas Bay 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, October 29, 2020, on page S1/10)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned consumers against eating shellfish harvested from Dumanquilas Bay in Zamboanga del Sur after it tested positive for red tide contamination. All types of ...

    • Red tide warning up in Bislig Bay 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, May 3, 2021, on page S1/12)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned consumers from eating shellfish harvested from Bislig Bay, Surigao del Sur after the area tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison or red tide contamination. ...

    • Red tide warning up in Siaton, Negros Oriental 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, August 31, 2020, on page S1/12)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has warned consumers against shellfish collected in Siit Bay in the town of Siaton, Negros Oriental after i tested positive for red tide contamination. All types of ...

    • Red tide warning up in three more Western Samar bays 

      Ochave, Revin Mikhael D. (BusinessWorld, May 14, 2021, on page S1/12)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned consumers from eating shellfish harvested in three bays in Western Samar after these areas tested positive for paralytic shellfish poison or red tide. BFAR said ...

    • San Pedro Bay in Western Samar added to red tide list, Masbate cleared 

      Ochave, Revin Mickhael D. (BusinessWorld, February 1, 2021, on page S1/8)
      Several parts of the Visayas remain contaminated with red tide, which makes all types of shellfish and Acetes sp. or alamang unsafe for human consumption. The affected areas list now includes San Pedro Bay in Western Samar, ...

    • Shellfish ban in eight bodies of water 

      Meniano, Sarwell Q. (BusinessWorld, August 6, 2013, on page S1/11)
      The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has banned shellfish gathering in eight bodies of water where red tide toxins exceed beyond the regulatory limit. BFAR Director Asis G. Perez said in a conference here ...