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aquaculture
[ak-wuh-kuhl-cher, ah-kwuh-]
noun
the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture.
aquaculture
/ ˈæəˌʌʃə /
noun
the cultivation of freshwater and marine resources, both plant and animal, for human consumption or use
aquaculture
The science of cultivating marine or freshwater food fish, such as salmon and trout, or shellfish, such as oysters and clams, under controlled conditions.
See hydroponics
Other Word Forms
- aquacultural adjective
- aquaculturist noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of aquaculture1
Example Sentences
It looks at environmental protection and sustainability, and is also working on a new general aquaculture law to further regulate the sector.
The fish farming and aquaculture industries account for about 2,200 jobs and brought in £337m to the Scottish economy in 2022.
Areas used for aquaculture have since suffered chronic tidal flooding, leading to oversalinization, and land has been lost, the study said.
Rapid growth in horticulture, poultry and aquaculture expanded its food basket.
Advances in aquaculture systems offer a potential pathway to expand China's production.
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