What are some possible consequences if transgenic salmon escape from their pens into the ocean population?

How might transgenic salmon affect the evolution of other salmon populations?

Do you think the FDA should give Aquabounty permission to grow and sell transgenic salmon? Why or why not?

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Zachery Hobbs

26 July, 20:11

What are some possible consequences if transgenic salmon escape from their pens into the ocean population?

How might transgenic salmon affect the evolution of other salmon populations?

Do you think the FDA should give Aquabounty permission to grow and sell transgenic salmon? Why or why not?

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Lina Hardin · Answer 1

If the transgenic salmon escapes from their pens into the ocean population there are chances that they would compete with the wild salmons for food and space. They may also bring new diseases and changes to the food webs and ecosystem of the ocean.

Explanation:

A transgenic organism or genetically modified organism is the one that undergoes alternation through recombinant DNA technology.

No, I do not think that FDA should approve Aquabounty of growing and selling transgenic salmon since there is higher chance that they may interfere and disturb with the ecosystem and might also bring new diseases.

What are some possible consequences if transgenic salmon escape from their pens into the ocean population?How might transgenic salmon affect the evolution of other salmon populations?Do you think the FDA should give Aquabounty permission to grow and sell transgenic salmon? Why or why not?

What are some possible consequences if transgenic salmon escape from their pens into the ocean population?

How might transgenic salmon affect the evolution of other salmon populations?

Do you think the FDA should give Aquabounty permission to grow and sell transgenic salmon? Why or why not?