Aquaculture; Farming of Aquatic Organisms under Managed and Partially Controlled Conditions
Aquaculture Aquaculture is a technique of farming aquatic species such as fish, crustaceans, and other flora and fauna species. It is technique of breeding, raising, and harvesting fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Aquaculture involves natural or controlled cultivation of fish, shellfish, and seaweed in freshwater and marine environments. Marine aquaculture refers specifically to the culturing of oceanic species (as opposed to freshwater). Examples of marine aquaculture production include clams, oysters, mussels, salmon, shrimp, and algae. The farming of fish is the most ...