A Prince Edward Island company has received federal approval to make genetically modified salmon eggs on a commercial scale. AquaBounty Technologies says Environment Canada has concluded that the eggs are not harmful to the environment or human health when produced in contained facilities. AquaBounty CEO Ron Stotish says Ottawa’s approval is a significant step as it waits for a decision from regulatory bodies in the U.S. before the fish and eggs are available for sale. The company’s hatchery in Souris, P.E.I., produces sterile-all-female eggs. The technology has drawn opposition from some state lawmakers in the U.S. including Alaska, and from environmental groups who fear the fish could escape their onshore farms and affect wild populations. It is an interesting concern. If the fish are sterile they cannot reproduce and it would seem there would no multiplication. The GM issue continues to bedevil food producers and consumers. Those who favour GM, say fear of it has failed to produce any science which might cause reasonable concern for the health of humans. Okay given from Canada to make GM salmon eggs
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A Prince Edward Island company has received federal approval to make genetically modified salmon eggs on a commercial scale. AquaBounty Technologies says Environment Canada has concluded that the eggs are not harmful to the environment or human health when produced in contained facilities. AquaBounty CEO Ron Stotish says Ottawa’s approval is a significant step as it waits for a decision from regulatory bodies in the U.S. before the fish and eggs are available for sale. The company’s hatchery in Souris, P.E.I., produces sterile-all-female eggs. The technology has drawn opposition from some state lawmakers in the U.S. including Alaska, and from environmental groups who fear the fish could escape their onshore farms and affect wild populations. It is an interesting concern. If the fish are sterile they cannot reproduce and it would seem there would no multiplication. The GM issue continues to bedevil food producers and consumers. Those who favour GM, say fear of it has failed to produce any science which might cause reasonable concern for the health of humans. 