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fish culture

American  

noun

  1. the artificial propagation and breeding of fish.


Etymology

Origin of fish culture

First recorded in 1860–65

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The habit of most of the Australian rivers of running dry at certain portions of the year is a serious discouragement to the industry of fish culture.

From The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent by Knox, Thomas Wallace

That subject may be found fully presented in treatises on fish culture, and should command the immediate attention of the authorities in all the states.

From Soil Culture by Walden, J. H.

The stock of coarse fish may be improved by fish culture just as much as a stock of trout.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward

In 1863, after eight years of service in the Life Guards, he resigned, and began to devote himself more than ever to fish culture.

From Famous Men of Science by Bolton, Sarah K.

The Grand Duke ALEXIS, of Russia, proposes to come to these shores and inspect the American system of fish culture.

From Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 10, June 4, 1870 by Various

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