Red tide still up in Surigao Sur bay
By: Grace
P. Barcena
TANDAG
CITY, Surigao del Sur (PIA) – The Lianga Bay in the province of Surigao del Sur
was included in the list of the areas with the presence of Paralytic Shellfish Poison
(PSP) or toxic red tide.
The report
warned the public that all types of shellfishes and aceted sp. or alamang
gathered from the coastal areas declared with the positive toxic red tide are
not safe for human consumption.
Fish,
squids, shrimp, and crabs are safe for human consumption provided, that they
are fresh and washed thoroughly, and the internal organs such as gills and
intestines are removed before cooking.
Meanwhile,
BFAR confirmed that other coastal waters are declared free from the toxic red
tide that included the coastal waters of Hinatuan, Cortes, Lingig, and Bislig
City bay, all in Surigao del Sur. (PIA-Surigao del Sur)
