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Transgenic Fish and Public Policy: Regulatory Concerns
Author(s) -
Hallerman Eric M.,
Kapuscinski Anne R.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
fisheries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.725
H-Index - 79
eISSN - 1548-8446
pISSN - 0363-2415
DOI - 10.1577/1548-8446(1990)015<0012:tfappr>2.0.co;2
Subject(s) - fish <actinopterygii> , distribution (mathematics) , perspective (graphical) , public policy , production (economics) , fishery , transgene , business , biology , economics , economic growth , gene , mathematical analysis , biochemistry , mathematics , macroeconomics , artificial intelligence , computer science
The present status of public policies regarding laboratory production, field testing, and distribution and final use of transgenic animals is reviewed from the perspective of fisheries professionals. Unsettled policy issues center upon distribution and final use of transgenic fishes. Policy positions regarding regulation of the various stages of production of transgenic fishes are recommended for adoption by fisheries professionals.