Definition

The practice of farming aquatic organisms like fish and shellfish in controlled environments for food production.

Example

Aquaculture is becoming increasingly important for sustainable food sources.

Conversation

Have you heard about aquaculture and how it's becoming popular?

Yeah, I read that it's a great way to produce fish sustainably.

Exactly! It's fascinating how they raise fish in controlled environments.

I agree, it could really help with overfishing in the oceans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aquaculture is formed from "aqua" (from Latin "aqua", meaning water) and "cultura" (from Latin "cultura", meaning cultivation or farming). The word refers to the cultivation of aquatic organisms in controlled environments, essentially farming in water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('aqua') being 'cultivated' ('cultura') — that's why aquaculture means farming in water.

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