C1nounformalfoodenvironment
US/ˈæk.wə.kʌl.tʃər/
UK/ˈæk.wə.kʌl.tʃə/
the farming of fish, shellfish or plants in water for food
In context
Aquaculture now provides about half of the fish people eat.
Shrimp aquaculture has grown quickly along the coast of Vietnam.
Some people argue that aquaculture can reduce the pressure on wild fish.
Words that go with aquaculture
verb + noun
- develop aquacultureThe country plans to develop aquaculture.
noun + noun
- aquaculture industryThe aquaculture industry employs thousands of people.
- shrimp aquacultureShrimp aquaculture is a major export.
adjective + noun
- sustainable aquacultureSustainable aquaculture needs clean water.
noun + preposition
- expansion of aquacultureThe expansion of aquaculture has harmed some coastal forests.