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Red Tide Latest Situation

The public especially fishermen, are strictly prohibited from fishing or collecting shellfish in the waters affected by red tide. The Fisheries Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism stressed the matter after the red tide phenomenon was still detected in the country's waters and affected areas including offshore waters.

 

The Fisheries Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, in collaboration with the Royal Brunei Armed Forces, has carried out aerial monitoring of the red tide condition in the waters of Brunei Darussalam. So far, the red tide phenomenon has not been detected in coastal areas and the situation in the area is under control. Based on continuous monitoring, the Fisheries Department also recommends that fish sellers not sell small fish affected by red tide.

 

The public is also reminded to remove all gills, stomachs and internal organs of fish before cooking, and not to eat small fish that the gills, stomachs and internal organs cannot be removed as well as shellfish from affected areas or of unknown origin. The Fisheries Department through the Licensing and Enforcement Division is also actively carrying out inspections at boat landing sites, markets and other business places to ensure that small fish and all types of shellfish affected by red tide are not sold. The Fisheries Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism will also continue to monitor the red tide phenomenon to ensure that the public always receives accurate and up-to-date information.

 

In the event of water discoloration or the discovery of large numbers of dead fish in the waters and beaches of Brunei Darussalam, contact 277 0068 during office hours or email: 'enquiry@fisheries.gov.bn'.

 

Any related information or inquiries can also be made directly to the Fisheries Department via the Department's official website and social media accounts.

 

SOURCE/AUTHOR : RTB NEWS

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