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What is the focus of the PBS NewsHour Weekend special series?
What is the focus of the PBS NewsHour Weekend special series?
- The impact of overfishing on global food supply
- Stories around the world on fighting food scarcity and waste (correct)
- The environmental problems of fish farming
- The benefits of aquaculture in addressing food shortages
What is the main concern raised about genetically-engineered salmon in the report?
What is the main concern raised about genetically-engineered salmon in the report?
- Its inability to meet the world's demand for salmon
- It being a dangerous step in the wrong direction (correct)
- Its potential impact on wild salmon populations
- Its uncertain effect on human health
What is the reason for the increased focus on fish farming?
What is the reason for the increased focus on fish farming?
- The reduced environmental impact of fish farming
- Overfishing of one-third of the world's fish stocks (correct)
- The declining popularity of traditional farming
- The higher nutritional value of farmed fish
What is the primary goal of the small company producing genetically-engineered salmon?
What is the primary goal of the small company producing genetically-engineered salmon?
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What is the significance of aquaculture's growth in the last 20 years?
What is the significance of aquaculture's growth in the last 20 years?
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PBS NewsHour Weekend Special Series
- Focuses on the impact of genetically-engineered salmon and fish farming in the agricultural landscape.
Concerns about Genetically-Engineered Salmon
- Main concern is the potential ecological risks and health implications related to altered genetics in salmon populations and their interaction with wild fish.
Increased Focus on Fish Farming
- The rise in global fish consumption and overfishing has led to a heightened emphasis on fish farming as a sustainable alternative to capture fisheries.
Goal of the Small Company
- Aims to produce genetically-engineered salmon that grow faster than traditional salmon, addressing food supply shortages and reducing the environmental impact of fishing.
Growth of Aquaculture Significance
- Aquaculture has experienced significant growth over the past 20 years, becoming a major source of seafood, which underscores its role in meeting rising global demand for fish while alleviating pressure on wild stocks.
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