Genetically Engineered Salmon: What’s Next?

Port Commission Hearing Room, Ferry Building, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA Port Commission Hearing Room, Ferry Building, 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA The FDA has approved the first genetically modified animal for human consumption, the AquAdvantage salmon—without a labeling requirement. In this panel discussion, experts from diverse backgrounds will share their views on the implications of this decision. What could happen to wild salmon populations should the engineered salmon escape? What’s in store for salmon eaters and for the people whose livelihoods depend on the ocean? Can aquaculture be a sustainable way of meeting the world’s growing demand for salmon? What can seafood lovers do to safeguard the health of our fisheries? And what other genetically engineered food animals may be on the horizon? Maggie Ostdahl, Sustainable Initiatives Manager for Aquarium of the Bay and coordinator of the San Francisco Bay Area Sustainable Seafood Alliance Adam Keats, Senior Attorney for Center for Food Safety, the organization filing suit to block the AquAdvantage approval Use Eventbrite for event ticketing and online event registration Events are social. Allow Facebook friends to see your upcoming events?