# Altered Fish Controversies Approval for Genetically Modified Salmon as Food Faces Opposition By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-10-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genetically-modified-salmon References: [worldculturepictorial](http://www.worldculturepictorial.com/blog/content/gmo-genetically-modified-salmon-health-environmental-dangerous-allergens) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nick-joy/gm-salmon-is-just-plain-w_b_745964.html) The fishing industry and nearly 400 lawmakers have joined together in opposition to the [FDA's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upside-foods-1) pending approval of [genetically modified salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fishless-fillets) for consumption as food. Opponents are concerned about the likelihood that AquAdvantage salmon will eventually escape capture and mingle with [wild fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coho-salmon), ruining the wild gene pool. Other objections include potential human health risks and opposition to inventing animals or plants whose genetic structure is corporate property. **Implications** - Genetic modification is a highly controversial project. The largest concern is definitely cross-breeding between natural and unnatural entities, but also for the health and bodies of consumers of this genetically modified food. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Genetic Modification Controversy:** Opposition to genetically modified salmon being approved for consumption highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding genetic modification and its impact on the natural world and human health. - **Concerns Over Ecological Disruption:** The debate surrounding genetically modified salmon also raises concerns about potential ecological disruption and the mixing of natural and engineered entities. - **Ownership of Genetic Structure:** The idea of inventing animals or plants whose genetic structure is corporate property is a contentious issue, with potential implications for the ownership and control of genetic material. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fishing:** The fishing industry is directly impacted by the debate over genetically modified salmon and its potential impact on wild fish populations. - **Food:** The controversy surrounding genetically modified salmon highlights ongoing debates over the safety and regulation of genetically modified foods, with potential implications for the entire food industry. - **Biotechnology:** As genetic modification technology advances and becomes more widespread, the biotechnology industry must navigate thorny ethical and regulatory issues surrounding the ownership and control of genetic material. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Friendly Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmoonish.md) - [3D-Printed Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-alternatives.md) - [Cultivated Seabass Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-alternative.md) - [Whole-Cut Plant-Based Salmon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholecut-plantbased-salmon.md) - [Alt Seafood Scallops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alt-seafood.md) - [Plant-Based Salmon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-salmon-burgers.md) - [Algae-Based Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-salmon-analog.md) - [Wild-Caught Salmon Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-nuggets.md) - [Alt Fish Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-fsh.md)