"We have altered the food chain in ways that advance the quality of life for everyone," stated Tony Hayward, the former BP CEO, "I am pleased that I am able to be a small part of advancing the cause of life." Hayward resigned as CEO in 2010 to head the BP Deepwater Horizon Environmental Research and Redevelopment Project based in the Gulf of Mexico.
The announcement claims advances have been made in the genetic alteration of species that provide practical solutions to everyday food chain problems. Hayward explains, "for instance, we have modified gulf shrimp to eliminate their eyes. The shrimping industry is very excited about this, it will improve their daily catch, because shrimp will no longer see the nets and swim for it."
They have also engineered crabs without claws, claiming it increases the succulent meat in the heads of eatable crab species. In addition to black grilled lobster, BP has engineered the growth of cancerous tumors on many fish in the food chain of the gulf region. "Cancerous fish tumors are a rare delicacy that before our research was only available to the very rich," states Hayward, "now everyone can enjoy fish cancer."
BP is working closely with Obama administration officials in the USDA to clear the new species modifications for consumption in the US. In an official statement, the USDA stated, "We are proud of the work that BP has done in the gulf improving the food chain. The USDA will work closely with BP to reduce the barriers in allowing these great advancements on our dinner tables."
http://www.alternet.org/environment/155032/eyeless_shrimp_and_fish_with_tumors%3A_the_horrific_consequences_of_bp%27s_spill/
Glad to hear the Gulf is turning into such a great place for growth in species!
ReplyDeleteYes, we should be proud of what the Corporate Citizen is doing for the advancement of the Human condition. Having fine democratic organizations like BP look after our interests enables me to sleep at night. dj.
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