Tolerance for Frankenfish is Falling: Survey
Submitted on Oct 09, 2011 (Original item from 2011)
General Animal Protection | Biotechnology | Research for Academic Learning
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Short Description:
This survey finds that the level of support among Canadian adults for genetically modified (GM) fish and other animals has decreased since 2006. Respondents cite a perception that government oversight and regulation of biotechnology has "eroded" their lack of support of GM animals.
Abstract:
Survey Highlights:
- 37% do not agree with GM fish, a 13% increase from 2006
- 29% do not approve of any GM animals under any circumstance, an increase of 8% from 2006
- About a quarter of respondents (23%) indicate they have no confidence in the Canadian government to regulate GM fish
- Though in 2006 almost a quarter of Canadians approved of GM fish as long as government regulation was in place, in 2011 only 13% approved
Spot Check Number:
1835
Sponsor:
Agriculture Canada
Animal Type:
Various, Marine Animals
Record Type:
News Article, Survey Summary
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
International
Population Descriptors:
Adults, Canadians
Year Conducted:
2011
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