In two weeks, the FDA will hold public meetings to “hear advice” about whether they should approve genetically-modified (GM) salmon. These salmon have been genetically engineered by AquaBounty Technology to grow at twice the rate of non-GM salmon by forcing the salmon to produce growth-hormone year round.
According to press reports, AquaBounty isn’t just growing GM salmon. They’re also growing GM trout and tilapia. And other companies are waiting in the wings to get FDA approval for GM pigs and cows.