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Mariculture: meaning, definitions and examples

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mariculture

 

[ ˈmɛrɪkʌltʃər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

aquaculture farming

Mariculture refers to the cultivation of marine organisms in their natural habitats, such as oceans or estuaries, for food and other products. This practice includes the farming of fish, shellfish, and other seafood species. It plays a crucial role in global seafood supply and is often considered a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing methods.

Synonyms

marine agriculture, marine farming, ocean farming

Examples of usage

  • The mariculture industry is rapidly growing.
  • Many coastal communities depend on mariculture for their livelihood.
  • Research in mariculture can lead to better sustainability practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "mariculture" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maricultura

🇮🇳 मैरिकल्चर

🇩🇪 Meereskultur

🇮🇩 marikultur

🇺🇦 марикультура

🇵🇱 marikultura

🇯🇵 マリカルチャー

🇫🇷 mariculture

🇪🇸 maricultura

🇹🇷 marikültür

🇰🇷 해양 양식

🇸🇦 تربية الأحياء المائية

🇨🇿 mořské hospodářství

🇸🇰 mari kultura

🇨🇳 海水养殖

🇸🇮 mari kultura

🇮🇸 sjávarrækt

🇰🇿 теңіз шаруашылығы

🇬🇪 მარიკულტურა

🇦🇿 dəniz təsərrüfatı

🇲🇽 maricultura

Etymology

The term 'mariculture' is derived from 'mari-', a Latin prefix meaning 'sea', and 'culture', which comes from the Latin 'cultura', meaning 'to cultivate'. The word began to gain popularity in the early 20th century as the need for sustainable seafood production became more evident due to overfishing and environmental concerns. By implementing mariculture practices, societies aim to meet the rising demand for seafood while minimizing the depletion of wild fish stocks. This reflects a broader trend in modern agriculture, where the focus is shifting towards more sustainable and environmentally-friendly methods of food production.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,233, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.