Red tide alert up in Davao coastal waters

THE Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource (BFAR) warned the public against the consumption of shellfish in the red tide-infested waters in Davao.

In its latest shellfish bulletin dated April 4, BFAR said Balite Bay, Mati City in Davao Oriental and the coastal waters of Santa Maria in Davao Occidental were added to the list of areas found positive for the red tide toxin.