Tahong 2024 2021 ((top)) Page

Comparing shows that while the Philippines’ tahong industry remains resilient, harmful algal blooms have become more frequent and longer-lasting , likely due to climate variability. Production dropped modestly but prices surged, benefiting some farmers but hurting consumers. Safety has improved (fewer PSP cases), but economic losses continue.

For a full raw dataset (BFAR weekly bulletins, regional production reports, PSP laboratory results), please refer to the archives or the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) . tahong 2024 2021

*Q3 2024 saw spikes due to reduced supply from Visayas. For a full raw dataset (BFAR weekly bulletins,

| Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Average | |------|----|----|----|----|---------| | 2021 | ₱18–22 | ₱15–18 | ₱20–25 | ₱25–30 | ₱21.50 | | 2024 | ₱28–35 | ₱25–30 | ₱32–40* | – | ~₱31.00 | "The sea was sick

"You were right, Elena," Carding said softly. "The sea was sick. But it has healed."