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A fisherman points to the location where the Motor Tanker Terranova sunk in Barangay Lamao, Limay, Bataan. Coastal communities and fisherfolk await updates from authorities on whether they can sail to fish after Super Typhoon Carina impacted their area and now a potential oil spill that could impact their communities and livelihoods further. Despite the challenges, they use this time to repair their boats and enjoy the sea.
Reports from the Office of Civil Defense said all of the monitored affected came from Region 4, covering the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon or Calabarzon, where Bataan is nearly situated.Due to the incident, Cavite was declared a no-catch zone for fish and shellfish and placed under state of calamity.
Reports also said that fish stalls in Noveleta, Cavite were closed due to the impact of the oil spill. Fish and shellfish retailers said their sales weakened, causing some mussel sellers to cook their products to prove they were safe to consume. “Even if we say that the bangus or tilapia that we are selling came from fishponds, they just don’t want to try eating them,” said a fish seller.
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is still waiting for the results of the sample testing from the province. Affected fishermen are seeking alternative sources of income while the ban is in place. Meanwhile, BFAR has been distributing relief goods to affected fishermen.
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