Red Tide Alert Up in Certain Areas in PH RED TIDE – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) announced the list of areas wherein the red tide alert is up. It is not safe for people to eat seafood most especially when it came from the bodies of water which is confirmed to … Read more
BFAR Confirms 8 Areas Positive For Paralytic Shellfish Poison 8 areas in the Philippines have tested possible for paralytic shellfish poison has been confirmed by The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR). BFAR has issued an advisory warning the residents living in the areas affected by toxic red tides to avoid eating shellfish. The agency … Read more
BFAR Announce Bataan Coastal Waters Positive For Red Tide The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR”) announced that Bataan coastal waters are now positive for red tide toxins. On Friday (November 17, 2017), BFAR released the result of their laboratory study together with Local Government Units (LGUs) on the shellfish collected in different areas in … Read more
Shellfish Ban Up In 7 Province, BFAR Says The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) declares shellfish ban in seven provinces because it was allegedly not safe for human consumption. Shellfish is one of the most common sea foods harvested by the residents living near the coastal areas. It is also the primary source … Read more
Warning On Possible Fish Kill During Rainy Season Released By BFAR-Bicol The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Bicol has warned and reminded the public of possible fish kill during the rainy seasons. Fish kill is also known as fish die-off wherein huge number of fish dies due to numerous reasons. The most … Read more
17 Vietnamese Fishermen Caught Illegally Fishing In Philippine Territories 17 Vietnamese Fishermen caught illegally fishing inside the Philippine territories apprehended in Ilocos Sur on Friday (September 09, 2016). The Philippine authorities hold the Vietnamese boats for the alleged illegal fishing on country’s territory. 21 nautical miles southwest in the town of Sta. Catalina the … Read more
This is indeed another Duterte Effect: Filipino fishermen were thankful to the presumptive president of the Philippines, Pres. Rody Duterte because they believe that the main reason why the Chinese stopped harassing them was due to the mayor who spoke recently with the Chinese Ambassador. According to the fishermen, they were surprised with the gestures … Read more
Typhoon Glenda had destroyed many commodities when she hit the country. In fact there were some who were reported dead. With its strong wind, some infrastructures and even trees are ruined especially in the Luzon area. Recently on ABS-CBN’s news specifically Bandilla, it was reported that even fish cages of individuals in Taal Lake were also affected … Read more
According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), the fish kills that hit Talisay, Batangas was one of the effects of climate change although they were still conducting research for any other possible causes. The BFAR had estimated a total of 750 tons of milk fish (Bangus) and Tilapia were being rotten and … Read more