Manila, Sept. 4 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Visayas on Friday warned the public that red tide toxins remain present in the coastal waters of Dauis town and Tagbilaran City in Bohol; and in Tambobo and Siit bays in Siaton town, and in Bais Bay in Bais City, Negros Oriental.
This is based on the latest bulletin issued by the agency on Friday.
The BFAR asked residents in these communities to refrain from harvesting, buying, selling, or eating any type of shellfish.
"All types of shellfish gathered from the areas are not safe from human consumption," the BFAR said in its advisory.
The agency however said that fresh fish, shrimps, squid and crabs remain safe for consumption if washed thoroughly provided...