Tag: aquaculture

Genetically Altered Salmon Get Closer to the Table

This article taken from the New York Times on June 25 2010 discusses the issues that have been raised around one companies attempt to produce and sell the first genetically altered animal meant for human consumption. The company who has developed these genetically modified salmon, AquaBounty, have been trying to get the product approved by [...]

Aquaculture- The Future of Farming the Water

The following podcast discusses the growing phenomenon of aquaculture. The program details how we have begun using the sea as we do the land for agriculture, showcasing the shift from hunting and gathering fish to monitoring and growing fish for our own consumption. This podcast provides an in depth look into the benefits and concerns [...]