Genetically engineered marine organisms
Subtitle: environmental and economic risks and benefits
By: edited by Raymond A. Zilinskas and Peter J. Balint.
Contributors: Zilinskas, Raymond A.; Balint, Peter J., 1950-
Publisher: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 231
Subjects: Marine biotechnology; Transgenic organisms
Description: Genetically Engineered Marine Organisms: Environmental and Economic Risks and Benefits provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary overview of the environmental, economic, and regulatory implications of advances in marine biotechnology. The book has been specifically designed to bridge the gap between the rapidly advancing marine biotechnology industry and the government agencies that are responsible for risk assessment and regulation.

Editors Raymond Zilinskas and Peter Balint have brought together experts in risk assessment, marine ecology, biotechnology, economics, and the law to provide a unique way of examining complex issues in marine biotechnology.

Genetically Engineered Marine Organisms: Environmental and Economic Risks and Benefits will prove invaluable to students, researchers and public employees involved with risk assessment.

The book will appeal to industry personnel involved with the preparation of marine biotechnology products; scientists and administrators involved with applied research in marine biotechnology; policy analysts concerned with the economics of marine fisheries, and university personnel who focus on the interaction of risk, technology, and public policy.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.