Genetically modified Atlantic salmon that were cross-bred with wild brown trout had offspring that grew faster than the GM salmon, and outcompeted other fish for food, potentially posing a risk to wild fish species, a new study has found.
The study, published Tuesday, is the first to show that GM fish that breed with other species have a competitive advantage over their parents, the researchers said.
The study, which was conducted at Newfoundland’s Memorial University, looked at the potential impact of GM fish on a closely related wild fish population.
