Aquatic food: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquatic food

[ əˈkwatɪk fuːd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

source of nutrition

Food that comes from the water, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed. Aquatic food is rich in essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

Synonyms

marine food, seafood, water-based food.

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Word Description / Examples
aquatic food

Used in a scientific or technical context to describe food sources from all kinds of water environments, including both freshwater and saltwater.

  • Researchers are studying the health benefits of various types of aquatic food.
  • The new aquarium features a display about different kinds of aquatic food that fish consume.
seafood

A common term in everyday language to talk about edible marine animals, particularly those consumed by humans. This includes fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

  • We had a delicious seafood dinner with oysters and lobster.
  • She loves cooking seafood paella.
marine food

Refers specifically to food from the ocean or saltwater environments. Commonly used in contexts related to marine biology, fisheries, and oceanography.

  • Marine food resources are crucial for the survival of coastal communities.
  • Crabs and shrimps are common types of marine food.
water-based food

A broad term that can encompass any type of food originating from water environments, often used in discussions about a wide range of ecosystems and food chains.

  • The sustainability of water-based food is a growing concern in environmental science.
  • Many species of birds depend on water-based food for their diet.

Examples of usage

  • Many people enjoy eating aquatic food like sushi and seafood dishes.
  • Aquatic food is an important part of diets in coastal regions around the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquatic food" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alimento aquático

🇮🇳 जलीय खाद्य

🇩🇪 Wassernahrung

🇮🇩 makanan akuatik

🇺🇦 водна їжа

🇵🇱 żywność wodna

🇯🇵 水生食品

🇫🇷 nourriture aquatique

🇪🇸 alimento acuático

🇹🇷 su ürünü

🇰🇷 수생 음식

🇸🇦 طعام مائي

🇨🇿 vodní potrava

🇸🇰 vodné jedlo

🇨🇳 水生食物

🇸🇮 vodna hrana

🇮🇸 vatnasæta

🇰🇿 су асты тағамы

🇬🇪 წყლის საკვები

🇦🇿 su qidası

🇲🇽 alimento acuático

Etymology

The consumption of aquatic food dates back to ancient civilizations, where communities living near water sources relied on fish and other marine life for sustenance. Over time, fishing techniques evolved, leading to the development of aquaculture to meet the growing demand for aquatic food. Today, aquatic food plays a significant role in global food security and culinary traditions.