At least 12 bays and coastal waters in Eastern Visayas are now affected by red tide toxin, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR-8) reported Sunday, citing the examination conducted by the Regional Marine Biotoxin Laboratory. In Samar province, affected by red tide are Villareal Bay in Villareal, Samar; Cambatutay Bay in Tarangnan, Samar; the coastal waters of Zumarraga, Samar; Maqueda Bay covering the municipalities of Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, San Sebastian, Calbiga, Pinabacdao, and Hinabangan, Samar; the coastal waters of Daram, Samar; San Pedro Bay in Basey, Samar; and Irong-irong Bay in Catbalogan City.

Marticio, M. T. (2020, September 21). Red tide hits 12 Eastern Visayas bays. Tempo, p. 3.