Gene editing deployed to enhance fish farming

Commercial aquaculture operators in Japan are pioneering the use of gene-edited fish, which promises significant advancements in environmental stewardship, productivity, and disease resistance. Over 25 species have undergone successful gene editing, with tilapia research leading due to its robust nature and breeding efficiency. The Center for Aquaculture Technologies (CAT) is at the forefront, commercialising sterile fish to prevent breeding with wild populations and enhance biomass yield. Despite public and regulatory scepticism, CAT and other innovators are progressing towards acceptance, emphasising gene editing's potential to meet the nutritional demands of the growing global population efficiently and sustainably. As gene editing becomes more accepted, it holds transformative potential for aquaculture, offering economic benefits and supporting environmental goals. (The Fish Site)