Introduction of genetic engineering in aquaculture: ecological and ethical implications for science and governance

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Within aquaculture, genetic engineering (GE) is emerging as a powerful method for breeding of fish and shellfish, and for developing alternative sources of feed and vaccines to combat diseases. On the other hand, the use of GE in aquaculture raises ecological, ethical and economic concerns. For instance, genetically modified (GM) feed could be spread to the aquatic environment and consumed by other marine organism...

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• Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
• Aquaculture
• Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
• Breeding
• Domestication
• Genetic Variation
• Inbreeding
• Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology

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6a887a7a-237e-54ee-bc1a-fcdc85411559

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10.1016/j.aquaculture.2004.12.032