The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) is recommending to keep the fishing bans in oil spill-hit municipalities in Oriental Mindoro after finding low-level contaminants or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in the fish samples.
In a press release, BFAR said results of oil and grease analysis in water samples collected from affected areas in Oriental Mindoro on April 10 showed significant increases in amounts from previous analyses, "albeit still within the standard for oil and grease of < 3.0 mg/L of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources based on water classification and use."
"In light of these developments, the DA-BFAR recommends keeping fishing bans in oil spill-hit municipalities in Oriental Mindoro since the analyses are not yet conclusive evidence as far as food safety is concerned," BFAR noted. "Further laboratory testing is currently being conducted, which will be shared once available. No new sightings of the oil spill have been reported since March 4," it added.
The municipal government of Caluya, Antique, has allowed regulated fishing activities within the vicinity of Semirara Island, Nagubat Island, and Liwagao Island, effective April 12, 2023, with the following precautions: 3. The barangay shall closely monitor the fishing activities of its residents in coordination and collaboration with their respective associations.
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