noun
- the cultivation and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals, especially fish and shellfish, in controlled water environments
Usage: also called fish farming when referring specifically to fish production; increasingly important for food production and sustainability
Examples
- Aquiculture has become a major source of seafood worldwide.
- The farm uses aquiculture techniques to raise salmon in large nets.
- Aquiculture reduces pressure on wild fish populations.
- Modern aquiculture includes the production of shrimp, oysters, and seaweed.
- Many developing countries are investing in aquiculture to improve food security.
- Sustainable aquiculture practices minimize environmental impact.