aquaculture

noun

Meaning

The controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants, in managed water environments.

Examples

Modern aquaculture techniques have significantly reduced the pressure on wild fish populations.
The government is providing grants to farmers interested in starting small-scale aquaculture projects.

Synonyms: fish farming, mariculture, pisciculture

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aquaculture

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈækwəkʌltʃər/

Definition

The controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants, in managed water environments.

Examples

Modern aquaculture techniques have significantly reduced the pressure on wild fish populations.
The government is providing grants to farmers interested in starting small-scale aquaculture projects.
Environmentalists are concerned about the impact of intensive aquaculture on local water quality.

How to Use aquaculture

sustainable aquaculture (collocation): farming methods that minimize environmental impact — "The company focuses on sustainable aquaculture to protect the surrounding coral reefs."
aquaculture industry (collocation): the commercial sector involved in aquatic farming — "The aquaculture industry has grown rapidly in Southeast Asia over the last decade."

Synonyms of aquaculture

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