Genetically Engineered Fish and Seafood

Borgatti, Rachel ; Buck, Eugene H.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Medicine;    Seafood;    Animal genetics;    Transgenic animals;    Genetic engineering;   

RP-ID  :  RL32974
RP-ID  :  RL32974_2005Jul01

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Genetic engineering techniques allow the manipulation of inherited traits to modify organisms. Genetically modified (GM) fish and seafood products are currently under development and may offer potential benefits such as increasing aquaculture productivity and addressing human health concerns. However, some critics of this rapidly evolving field are concerned that current technological and regulatory safeguards are inadequate to protect the environment and ensure public acceptance of these products. This report discusses various regulatory and environmental concerns regarding GM fish and seafood, then discusses the possible benefits and disadvantages of their use.