The author has used many scientific studies and scientists’ works and people’s opinion to convey different points of view on the transgenic salmon in the article.
<u>Explanation:</u>
The authors begin by writing about AquAdvantage salmon, which is genetically modified, meaning DNA has been artificially alerted. There are controversies whether a genetically modified fish is safe for the environment or no.
The scientists and a US company wanted to produce and sell eggs commercial, but government did not approve selling genetically modified animal as food as they thought it is harmful for environment.
Though US FDA approved as GM food does not affect the environment, later US FDA was forced to reconsider their decision if GM salmon should be considered a food.
Ron Scotish, the head of AquaBounty Technologies conducted many experiments to verify that GM fish are not harmful to human beings. On the contrary, he is of opinion that GM salmon would be beneficial for environment as natural resources can be preserved.
The opposition groups, i.e., One group called the Coalition for a GE-Free PEI was against the he hatchery. Another group, called Ecojustice, has asked the Federal Court to review the government’s decision to let AquaBounty produce GM eggs in PEI.
Although people continue to sell and consume the GM modified food, the US FDA and Canadian Government are still considering their decision to approve GM food.
