mariculture
/ˈmɛrɪˌkʌltʃər/
noun
- The farming of fish, shellfish, or seaweed in the ocean or in saltwater tanks.
- Mariculture provides a sustainable way to produce seafood.
- Scientists are studying new methods of mariculture to protect wild fish populations.
- The coastal village relies on mariculture for its economy.
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