Meaning & use
aquaculture
The farming of fish, shellfish, or aquatic plants for food or other commercial purposes.
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The coastal town's economy depends heavily on salmon aquaculture.
Aquaculture now supplies more than half of the seafood consumed worldwide.
A note on using this word
Aquaculture can take place in oceans, rivers, or controlled tanks, and includes both animals and plants like seaweed.
Words with a similar meaning
fish farming
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