Senior Project Advisor

M.J. Mosher

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Winter 2022

Keywords

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Atlantic Salmon, Lummi Nation, Cultural Anthropology, Ecology, Economics

Abstract

This project is an interdisciplinary view of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), specifically GMO salmon, through a biological, anthropological, and economic lens. The interconnection of these disciplines is shown through looking at GMO salmon and aquaculture effects on the Lummi Nation and the environment, while taking a close look at the first company to be approved for GMO salmon for human consumption that occurred in 2015 and the processes that are involved for approval of GMOs. The essay, through a biological lens, will explore the importance of salmon and their role in the ecosystem. Through an anthropological lens a discussion of the Lummi Nation, the importance of salmon in their culture and the Cooke Aquaculture Spill that took place in 2017. Economically there will be the discussion of the Food and Drug Administration approval process and the economic impacts of introducing GMO salmon onto the market. To tackle complex issues, it requires the collaboration of multiple disciplines, otherwise a cohesive solution will never be reached.

Department

Anthropology

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Transgenic fish--Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Washington; Fish culture--Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Washington; Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Washington--Environmental conditions

Geographic Coverage

Lummi Tribe of the Lummi Reservation, Washington

Genre/Form

essays

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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