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Fisheries act, up for reauthorization, subject of UW symposium – UW Today
Hybridization between genetically modified Atlantic salmon and wild brown trout reveals novel ecological interactions
Story picked up by outlets including BBC, CBC, Guardian, Telegraph, CBC radio.
Hybridization between genetically modified Atlantic salmon and wild brown trout reveals novel ecological interactions
Krista B. Oke
Peter A. H. Westley,
Darek T. R. Moreau
Ian A. Fleming
Abstract
Interspecific hybridization is a route for transgenes from genetically modified (GM) animals to invade wild populations, yet the ecological effects and potential risks that may emerge from such hybridization are unknown.
A Dark Cloud and a Silver Lining for the World’s Fisheries
SAFS Professor Ray Hilborn was co-author of “a new study [revealing] that small, unassessed fisheries are in even worse shape than we thought. But the research also provides hope that smarter management could stop the bleeding—and provide more sustainable seafood.”
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