Aquiculture: meaning, definitions and examples

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aquiculture

 

[ หŒรฆkwษ™หˆkสŒltสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

farming aquatic

Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, refers to the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants in controlled environments. It encompasses a variety of practices, from the farming of fish in tanks to the cultivation of seaweed in the ocean. Aquaculture plays a vital role in food production, providing a sustainable source of seafood to meet global demand. The practice is increasingly recognized for its potential to help alleviate pressure on wild fish populations and support biodiversity.

Synonyms

aquafarming, fish farming, mariculture

Examples of usage

  • Aquaculture has become essential for meeting global seafood demand.
  • The government is investing in aquaculture to promote sustainable food sources.
  • Aquaculture practices can help restore declining fish populations.
  • Innovations in aquaculture are leading to more efficient farming techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "aquiculture" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aquicultura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒ เค•เฅƒเคทเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Aquakultur

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ akuakultur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบะฒะฐะบัƒะปัŒั‚ัƒั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ akwakultura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฐด็”ฃ้คŠๆฎ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aquaculture

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acuicultura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท su รผrรผnleri yetiลŸtiriciliฤŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์‚ฐ ์–‘์‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุจูŠุฉ ุงู„ุฃุญูŠุงุก ุงู„ู…ุงุฆูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ akvakultura

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ akvakultรบra

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐดไบงๅ…ปๆฎ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ akvakultura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรกvarrรฆkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒ ัˆะฐั€ัƒะฐัˆั‹ะปั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒ”แƒฃแƒ แƒœแƒ”แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sui istehsalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acuicultura

Etymology

The term 'aquaculture' is derived from the Latin words 'aqua', meaning 'water', and 'cultura', meaning 'cultivation'. The concept of farming aquatic organisms dates back thousands of years, with evidence of fish farming practices in ancient Egypt and China. However, the modern field of aquaculture began to take shape in the mid-20th century, driven by the need for increased food production and sustainable practices. As global populations continue to rise, aquaculture has gained importance as a means of producing food in an environmentally sustainable manner. Today, aquaculture is a rapidly growing sector, contributing significantly to the global seafood supply and providing livelihoods for millions of people worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,810, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.