The regional office of BFAR said that the red tide toxins found on May 27 found in Samar had spread to nearby areas Officials said the red tide had spread to Maqueda Bay, Villareal Bay and Carigara Bay Reports said that two children died because of red tide poisoning TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has expressed concern over the red tide happening in Eastern Visayas which has already killed two children. Sarwell Q. Meniano mentioned in his article for InterAksyon that the regional office of BFAR in Samar said that the red tide toxins found on May 27 in Irong Irong Bay in Tarangnan, Samar and Cambatutay Bay in Catbalogan City, have now spread to nearby areas such as Maqueda Bay, Villareal Bay, and Carigara Bay. Maqueda Bay is a major source of mussels for residents of different areas in Samar, including Jiabong, Catbalogan City, Motiong, Paranas, Pinabacdao, Hinabangan, San Sebastian, and Calbiga. The mentioned areas also ship shellfish to Manila for export. Meanwhile, another rich source of shellfish is Carigara Bay in Carigara, Barugo, San Miguel, Leyte, and Capoocan towns in Leyte province. Juan Albaladejo, BFAR regional director, said that a family [...]
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