aquaculture
noun
aqua·cul·ture
ˈä-kwə-ˌkəl-chər 
ˈa-
variants
or less commonly aquiculture
: the cultivation of aquatic organisms (such as fish or shellfish) especially for food
aquaculture
transitive verb
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For most of the modern history of aquaculture, only costly fish and shellfish like salmon and shrimp were harvested. But new technologies are allowing cheaper and more efficient cultivation of fish for food, and such common fish as cod are now being farmed. Seaweeds and other algae are also being grown--for food (mostly in Asia), cattle feed, fertilizer, and experimentally as a source of energy. Aquaculture is now the world's fastest-growing form of food production.
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Kona Village takes its stewardship of this land seriously, with forward-thinking environmental initiatives like LEED certification, a zero-waste program, an ambitious solar farm that powers the entire resort, and on-site biologists leading guests in aquaculture projects and coral reef restoration.
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Both farms have partnered over the years with sustainability experts at UC Davis, one of the top agricultural schools in the country, to refine their aquaculture practices.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
Accurate classification allows for better monitoring of fish populations and ensures that conservation and aquaculture strategies are tailored to the specific needs of each species.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The storm battered six states, causing billions of dollars in losses to crops, livestock, and aquaculture.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller / Grist, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Both farms have partnered over the years with sustainability experts at UC Davis, one of the top agricultural schools in the country, to refine their aquaculture practices.
—Becky Duffett, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
Accurate classification allows for better monitoring of fish populations and ensures that conservation and aquaculture strategies are tailored to the specific needs of each species.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
The storm battered six states, causing billions of dollars in losses to crops, livestock, and aquaculture.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller / Grist, Quartz, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Aquaculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquaculture. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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aquaculture
noun
aqua·cul·ture
ˈak-wə-ˌkəl-ˌchər
äk-
: the cultivation of living things (as fish or shellfish) naturally occurring in water
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