But the transgenic fish the guppy-like fish, which were very small and had a very short generation time at the end of 40 generations died off and the other ones didn't. Controversy now surrounds the idea of using GMOs in food products, particularly those containing the Bt bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis a bacteria found in soil that can be used for biological pest control. Not all GMOs have made it past the experimentation stage, and some contest that not all GMOs have offered a great...

Palin's request coincides with an effort by the Bush administration to implement a federal law encouraging fish farms in federally controlled waters of three to 200 miles offshore. Under Alaska law, fish farming is illegal in waters closer to shore around the state. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed for any commercial purpose. KTVA - Palin calls for ban on ocean fish farms. It is the policy of Alaska Broadcasting Company, inc. and KTVA to provide...

ALOR GAJAH, April 9 (Bernama) -- Big agricultural firms have been urged to introduce contract farming in the effort to market local produce internationally. Under the scheme, the firms will enter into agreements with local vendors who comprise small operators for the supply and purchase of agriculture produce, thus enabling them to have sufficient supplies for the international market. Kaprima Livestock had engaged 40 trainees to breed and raise Boer goats and sell the animal to the...

Rules passed last year to protect vulnerable groundfish stocks such as cod and flounder severely limited the number of days available for commercial fishing. commerce secretary to designate a "fisheries resource disaster" for Massachusetts, the first step in obtaining emergency relief that could help the groundfishing fleet survive until stocks rebound. Opinion Poll Would you offer an endangered species a safe haven on your land for a tax credit? The revenue declines experienced by fishing...

A group interested in culturing fish wants to use the old wastewater treatment plant after the new plant is completed, according to a presentation at the Winchester Municipal Utilities' commissioners' meeting Thursday night. The group used Frankfort's decommissioned treatment plant for a similar project where they were farming paddlefish, a filter feeder that produces caviar similar to that of the sturgeon. Hatcheries help meet regional food supply demands, keep stock prices down for other...

Go fish: The sportfishing season for wild chinook opened yesterday -- Bay Area anglers optimistic this year's catch will be better than in 2006. On the Wacky Jacky -- skippered by the eponymous Jacky Douglas, an icon in the local fishing community and the only female party boat captain in the city -- a festive atmosphere prevailed. Llacuna said she's afraid that global warming could be changing currents or water temperatures, and that salmon -- which need cold water -- might be suffering....