AquAdvantage salmonis a genetically engineered (GE) salmon produced by AquaBounty Technologies. Coastal areas worldwide have seen habitat and ecosystem alterations in order to accommodate fish farms. Currently, more than, escape aquaculture facilities and enter the wild every year, which leads to farmed salmon displacing wild salmon. Individual fish, often of non-native species, escape from fish farms to compete with native fish for food and habitat resources. There are a minimum of five, and sometimes six or seven total levels of containment between the tanks where the fish are raised and the facilitys final water discharge to an outside ditch. You can take the cruelty off your plate by going veganvisit tryveg.com to get started now. Who are some of the past and present voices in the fight to protect our planet? Want seafood news sent directly to your inbox? . Test your knowledge with this quiz. In this regard, these transgenic fish do benefit aqua-culturists and the economy of the region of operation. // //