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

/ ˈækwəˌkʌltʃə /

noun

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

aquaculture

/ ăk′wə-kŭl′chər,ä′kwə- /

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.
2. See hydroponics

Other Words From

• aqua·cultur·al adjective
• aqua·cultur·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquaculture¹

First recorded in 1865–70; aqua- + (agri)culture

Example Sentences

Look for this aquaculture to catch on as mankind, unfortunately, continues to pollute our waterways.

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