Announcement: LOCAL RED TIDE WARNING

January 24, 2025 Based on the laboratory examination conducted by the BFAR – National Fisheries Laboratory using the screening test ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), shellfish samples collected from the coastal waters of Milagros, Masbate are POSITIVE with Paralytic Shellfish Toxin (PST). To safeguard human lives and mitigate impacts to the shellfish industry while waiting for the confirmatory results using the Receptor Binding Assay (RBA), this WARNING is issued as a precautionary advice to the consuming public to refrain from gathering, selling, buying and eating all types of shellfish and Acetes sp. locally known as “alamang” from the coastal waters of Milagros, Masbate. Fish, squid, shrimps and crabs are safe for human consumption provided that they are fresh and washed thoroughly, and internal organs such as gills and intestines are removed before cooking. The BFAR and Local Government Units continuously monitor the above mentioned area to safeguard public health and protect the shellfish industry. Please be guided accordingly. #MilagrosTODAY