Aquafarming: meaning, definitions and examples
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aquafarming
[ ˌækwəˈfɑːrmɪŋ ]
farming method
Aquafarming, also known as aquaculture, refers to the cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants, in controlled environments. This method is often used to supplement wild fish populations and can also improve food security. Unlike traditional fishing, aquafarming allows for the farming of species in a sustainable manner. It promotes the use of technology to optimize growth and health of aquatic creatures for human consumption or other purposes.
Synonyms
aquaculture, fish farming, marine farming
Examples of usage
- Aquafarming provides a sustainable source of seafood.
- Many coastal communities rely on aquafarming for their livelihoods.
- Innovations in aquafarming techniques are improving yield.
- Aquafarming can help reduce overfishing in ocean waters.
Translations
Translations of the word "aquafarming" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aquicultura
🇮🇳 जल कृषि
🇩🇪 Aquakultur
🇮🇩 budidaya perairan
🇺🇦 аквакультура
🇵🇱 akwakultura
🇯🇵 アクアカルチャー
🇫🇷 aquaculture
🇪🇸 acuicultura
🇹🇷 su ürünleri yetiştiriciliği
🇰🇷 수산양식
🇸🇦 زراعة مائية
🇨🇿 akvakultura
🇸🇰 akvakultúra
🇨🇳 水产养殖
🇸🇮 akvakultura
🇮🇸 sjávarbúskapur
🇰🇿 су шаруашылығы
🇬🇪 წყლის მეურნეობა
🇦🇿 su təsərrüfatı
🇲🇽 acuicultura
Etymology
The term 'aquafarming' emerged in the late 20th century as a response to the declining fish stocks in oceans due to overfishing and increased demand for seafood. It combines practices from traditional fishing with agricultural techniques, creating a new industry focused on the sustainable production of aquatic life. The concept of aquaculture has ancient roots, with evidence of fish farming dating back to 2000 BCE in China, where fish were raised in ponds. However, the word 'aquafarming' itself became more popular in the 1980s and 1990s as technology advanced and the environmental impacts of fishing were better understood. Today, aquafarming encompasses various techniques and species, making it an essential part of the global food system.