In part 1, we learned that avian flu is killing birds globally in record numbers, has crossed the species barrier to animals, and could pose a global threat to humans from a COVID-like virus if unchecked. Advances in CRISPR gene editing might lead to the development of genetically engineered poultry that would be resistant to the deadly H1N1 flu virus, protecting birds and mammals. But unscientific regulatory barriers are blocking its potential.
Aquaculture’s contribution to the global supply of fisheries products has grown from 4 percent in 1970 to over 50 percent today. However, that capability faces constraints, and aquaculture’s productivity may not be sustainable due to extreme weather situations like the current El Niño weather phenom