mariculture

/ˈmɛrɪˌkʌltʃər/
noun
  1. 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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