In addition, some researchers pointed out that even sterile fish could cause problems by competing with native salmon or otherwise disrupting ecosystems.
He said the huge populations of native salmon would have an overwhelming advantage.
Other advocates of fish farming contended that the report bolstered their view that the industry posed little risk to native salmon.
If the farmed salmon is native, it can interbreed with the wild native salmon.
This causes them to compete with native salmon for resources.
The results of the transplantation experiment may only be due to the transplanted salmon following the lead of the native salmon.
Strains of native salmon that breed in eight of Maine's rivers were given endangered status by federal wildlife agencies last November.
You did not report, however, that if such fish were to escape, they might displace native salmon, with irreversible economic and environmental consequences.
The wood-grilled native salmon on sweet purple jasmine rice with tropical fruit salsa ($24) is particularly tasty.
His current menu features local products like Oregon morels, local bay shrimp, native salmon, fresh game and arugula that is still glistening with morning dew.
