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Precautionary Red Tide Alert remains in effect for Morua Estuary

Samples taken April 3rd from waters in the Morua polygon continue to show high levels of toxins following a “red tide” alert issued in mid-February. This means a precautionary ban on the extraction or consumption of bivalve mollusks remains in effect for that area.  This principally impacts the extraction, production, sale, and consumption of clams, […]

Red Tide alert 2018 for bivalve mollusks

By José Antonio Pérez The Sonoran Secretary of Health has issued a precautionary health advisory on bivalve mollusks in Puerto Peñasco, Caborca, and Huatabampo due to a “red tide” (marea roja) alert.  State Health Protection Commissioner Franccisco Alberto Genesta Leyva detailed this includes bans on the extraction, production, sale and consumption of bivalve mollusks during […]