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aquaculture

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Noun — The farming of fish, aquatic plants and other water-dwelling organisms.

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It is a neutral term used in both everyday and specialist writing about farming and the environment.

Etymology

Aquaculture was formed in English from the combining form aqua-, relating to water, and the word culture.

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Frequently asked questions

What is aquaculture?
It is the farming of aquatic produce, including fish, shellfish and aquatic plants, in controlled conditions.
What is an example of aquaculture?
Sturgeon farming for caviar is one example, along with salmon farms and shellfish beds.
What is a person who works in aquaculture called?
Such a person can be called an aquaculturist.

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