Ana Paula de Carvalho said that the laboratory is certified and they intend to confirm the existence of toxins or not in the area.
While awaiting the final results, the governor appealed to the population not to consume bivalves (kingoles, mabangas) and molluscs, as they are the main filters of sea sand.
“In relation to fish there is not much of a problem, but in relation to molluscs we have to avoid it in the sense that we may have an epidemic, some situation, down the road. The best thing is to avoid consumption, until we have the final results”, said the minister, speaking on the radio.
The recommendation for the population of Luanda also extends to the inhabitants of the provinces of Cabinda (in the north of the country) and Namibe (in the south).
A statement from the Ministry of the Environment reported that a large fluid covered areas close to the port of Luanda, the fishing port and adjacent regions, including Mussulo Bay.
For at least three months, according to reports from fishermen and residents of the area, Luanda's seafront has been affected by a high concentration of algae of the species 'Noctiluca scintillans', according to preliminary results of a survey carried out by two environmental defense organizations.
The Government created a multisectoral group that includes representatives from different institutions, to ensure an integrated and effective approach to identifying the origin of the fluid and implementing necessary measures to mitigate the impacts.
Research by EcoAngola and Guardians of the Mwangolé Coast points to an increase in algae of the species 'Noctiluca scintillans', known for causing bioluminescent blooms and deteriorating water quality when it grows excessively.
