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aquaculture
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. aquaculture
  2. 2. culture
This noun/verb refers to the artificial cultivation of fish, shellfish, seaweed, or other aquatic organisms in a controlled environment. It contrasts with catching wild animals and is frequently used in discussions of the fishing industry and food production.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The aquaculture rafts in that bay look beautiful lit up by the sunset.

Sentence 2

The contract sets out the specifications and inspection methods for farmed fish.

Sentence 3

Is it even possible to have a diet that doesn't rely on aquaculture at all?

Sentence 4

This fiscal year, we need to take a close look at the profitability of our aquaculture operations.

Sentence 5

The report included a graph showing trends in aquaculture mortality rates.