BFAR warns about 'double-dead' fishes

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) warned the public Monday against eating fishes from Taal Lake.

BFAR officer-in-charge Benjamin Tabios said the consumption of affected fishes is hazardous to health.

BFAR, along with the Department of Health, issued guidelines in buying fish from the market:

1. Inspect the gills for a pinkish hue, which commonly indicates freshness
2. Check the source of the fish being sold
3. Buy only from trusted vendors

The bureau also said it is keeping a tight watch on fish ports, particularly Navotas Fish Port which gets its fish supply from Taal.

The Batangas fish kill wiped out around 700 tons of fishes worth approximately P57 million. — CLEZ