Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 17, Series of 2020, 26 August 2020

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August 30, 2020

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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR)

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PS20200930_B4

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Based on the last laboratory results of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and Local Government Units (LGUs), shellfishes collected at Puerto Princesa Bay, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan; Coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; Tambobo Bay, Siaton and Bais Bay, Bais City in Negros Oriental; Cancabato Bay, Tacloban City in Leyte; Balite Bay, Mati City in Davao Oriental; and Lianga Bay and Coastal waters of Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur are still positive for paralytic shellfish poison that is beyond the regulator limit. Moreover, Siit Bay, Siaton in Negros Oriental is now positive for red tide toxin.

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Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Shellfish Bulletin No. 17, Series of 2020, 26 August 2020. (2020, August 30). The Philippine Star, p. B4.