aquaculture
gb/ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/ us/ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
C1
English
Senses
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Noun
technical
C1
process
1
farming aquatic organisms
the farming of fish, shellfish, seaweed, or other living things in water
Usage pattern:
aquaculture; [adjective] aquaculture; aquaculture of [fish/shellfish/seaweed]
Common mistake:
Aquaculture is broader than fish farming; it can also include shellfish, seaweed, and other aquatic organisms.
Synonyms
fish farming (common but narrower, because it usually refers only to fish)
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aquatic farming (clearer but less common general term)
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mariculture (specifically aquaculture in the sea or marine environments)
Antonyms
wild fishing (catching fish from natural populations rather than raising them)
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capture fisheries (technical term for harvesting wild aquatic organisms instead of farming them)
Collocations
sustainable aquaculture
|commercial aquaculture
|marine aquaculture
|freshwater aquaculture
|aquaculture industry
|aquaculture production
|aquaculture farm
|aquaculture systems
|aquaculture feed
|aquaculture research
Themes
agriculture
|seafood
|marine_life
|environment
|business
Examples
- Aquaculture now supplies a large share of the seafood eaten around the world.
- The company invests in aquaculture projects that raise oysters and seaweed along the coast.
- Poorly managed aquaculture can pollute nearby waters and spread disease to wild fish.
Learner examples
- Aquaculture means growing food in water.
- Salmon and shrimp can be produced through aquaculture.
Grammar
Dictionary form
aquaculture
IPA
GB/ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
US/ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
Syllables & stress
aquacul - ture (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (aquacul)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: aquaculture
- Plural: aquaculture, aquacultures
Expressions
aquaculture industry
1/ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
business
business sector of aquaculture
the companies and people who farm fish, shellfish, seaweed, and similar organisms
Examples
- The aquaculture industry has expanded as global demand for seafood has increased.
- Disease outbreaks can cost the aquaculture industry millions of dollars.
- New regulations will affect the aquaculture industry in several coastal regions.
freshwater aquaculture
1/fɹˈɛʃwˌɔtɚ ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
aquaculture in fresh water
farming aquatic organisms in water that is not salty
Examples
- Tilapia and carp are common species in freshwater aquaculture.
- The project supports freshwater aquaculture in rural ponds.
- Freshwater aquaculture can provide affordable protein in inland regions.
integrated multi-trophic aquaculture
1/ˈɪntɪɡɹˌeɪtɪd mˈʌlti tɹˈɔfɪk ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
mixed-species waste-reducing farming
a type of aquaculture that farms different organisms together so one organism's waste helps feed another
Examples
- Integrated multi-trophic aquaculture can pair finfish with shellfish and seaweed.
- Researchers are testing integrated multi-trophic aquaculture to reduce waste from fish farms.
- In an integrated multi-trophic aquaculture system, seaweed may absorb nutrients released by farmed fish.
marine aquaculture
1/mɚˈin ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
aquaculture in seawater
farming fish, shellfish, seaweed, or other organisms in seawater
Examples
- Marine aquaculture includes oyster farms, salmon cages, and seaweed farms.
- The government is reviewing permits for new marine aquaculture sites.
- Some forms of marine aquaculture can improve water quality, especially shellfish farming.
offshore aquaculture
1/ˈɔfʃˈɔɹ ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
open-ocean aquatic farming
farming fish or other sea life far from the shore in the open ocean
Examples
- Offshore aquaculture moves fish cages farther from crowded coastal waters.
- Strong currents and storms can make offshore aquaculture expensive.
- Several companies are testing offshore aquaculture as coastal sites become limited.
recirculating aquaculture system
1/ɹɪsˈɚkjəlˌeɪtɪŋ ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ sˈɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
water-reusing aquaculture system
a fish-farming system that cleans and reuses the same water many times
Examples
- A recirculating aquaculture system filters and reuses most of its water.
- The company plans to raise salmon on land in recirculating aquaculture systems.
- Recirculating aquaculture systems can reduce water use but require careful monitoring.
sustainable aquaculture
1/səstˈeɪnəbəl ˈækwəkˌʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
environmentally responsible aquatic farming
aquaculture that tries not to damage the environment and can continue for a long time
Examples
- The new feed was developed to support more sustainable aquaculture.
- Certification programs set standards for sustainable aquaculture.
- Many coastal communities are looking for sustainable aquaculture projects that create jobs without damaging local ecosystems.