aquaculture

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noun

variants or less commonly aquiculture
Synonyms of aquaculturenext
: the cultivation of aquatic organisms (such as fish or shellfish) especially for food
aquaculture transitive verb

aquicultural, aquiculture

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variant of aquacultural, aquaculture

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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.

Examples of aquaculture in a Sentence

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Each of his aquaculture businesses are still running today after selling each of them. Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026 Both companies have long been esteemed for their practices in ethical aquaculture. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026 The only exception to that rule is for aquaculture enterprises. Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 The country is launching a blue economy blueprint to harmonize policies toward aquaculture, renewable ocean energy, green shipping, and ecotourism. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aquaculture

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin aqua + English -culture (as in agriculture)

First Known Use

Noun

1864, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aquaculture was in 1864

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“Aquaculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aquaculture. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

aquaculture

noun
: the cultivation of living things (as fish or shellfish) naturally occurring in water
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