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aquaculture

[ ak-wuh-kuhl-cher, ah-kwuh- ]

noun

  1. 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

  1. the cultivation of freshwater and marine resources, both plant and animal, for human consumption or use
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aquaculture

/ ăə-ŭ′cə,äə- /

  1. The science of cultivating marine or freshwater food fish, such as salmon and trout, or shellfish, such as oysters and clams, under controlled conditions.
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Other yvlog Forms

  • u·ܱtܰ· adjective
  • u·ܱtܰ· noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of aquaculture1

First recorded in 1865–70; aqua- + (agri)culture
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Rapid growth in horticulture, poultry and aquaculture expanded its food basket.

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Advances in aquaculture systems offer a potential pathway to expand China's production.

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Previously reserved for an elite few, it has seen 90% growth since the pandemic, with France emerging as the world's third-largest producer thanks to Siberian sturgeon aquaculture.

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In addition to forms of fishing and tourism, the research explored the importance and impact of activities including waste disposal, sand mining, aquaculture, coastal infrastructure development, and antique exploration.

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The storm battered six states, causing billions of dollars in losses to crops, livestock, and aquaculture.

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