Word
aquaculture
Phoneticsaqua·cul·ture
US/ˈækwəˌkəɫtʃɝ/
UK/ˈækwɐkˌʌltʃɐ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the practice of farming fish, shellfish, or water plants for food. It is like farming on land, but it happens in tanks or in the ocean.
n. the cultivation of aquatic organisms, such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and aquatic plants, under controlled conditions. Often contrasted with commercial fishing, which involves harvesting wild stocks.
Examples
“The local aquaculture farm produces thousands of salmon every year.”
“As wild fish populations decline, aquaculture provides a sustainable way to meet the global demand for seafood.”
“Advancements in offshore aquaculture have allowed for the placement of large-scale cages in deeper waters, where stronger currents help disperse waste and improve water quality for the stock.”
Examples
simple
“The local aquaculture farm produces thousands of salmon every year.”
contextual
“As wild fish populations decline, aquaculture provides a sustainable way to meet the global demand for seafood.”
complex
“Advancements in offshore aquaculture have allowed for the placement of large-scale cages in deeper waters, where stronger currents help disperse waste and improve water quality for the stock.”
Usage
Uncountable in its general sense; can be used as a modifier in compound nouns like 'aquaculture industry'.
Real-World Examples
“Rather than proposing that Brazilians catch more wild fish, however, the researchers posit that farming seafood through aquaculture could help meet increased demand without affecting wild fish populations.” “There, the scientists mix in phototropic purple bacteria that make a real stink fermenting the biomass leftovers into a high-protein supplement suitable for aquaculture feed.” Etymology
From aqua- + culture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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