The affected shell fish to be avoided at this stage are mussels, oysters, clams and any other filter-feeding shellfish.
DAFF has confirmed that rock lobster remain safe for consumption.
Red tides are caused by a mass proliferation of phytoplankton and can essentially be various shades of orange, yellow, purple or brown depending on the type of phytoplankton, densities and even the sun.
Visit http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/envfacts/redtides/ for a very informative piece on red-tides and the dangers it poses to human beings consuming affected fish.
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