Red Tide Warning Issued for Irong-Irong Bay in Samar; Shellfish Ban Implemented
A red tide warning has been issued for Irong-Irong Bay in Catbalogan City, Samar, after shellfish samples tested positive for paralytic shellfish toxin. Authorities have banned the gathering, sale, and consumption of all shellfish and alamang from the affected waters.
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