aquaculture

variants also aquiculture
Definition of aquaculturenext

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Recent Examples of aquaculture At its best, seaweed aquaculture can catalyze environmental feedback loops that support surrounding marine life. Megan Zhang, Saveur, 8 Apr. 2026 Campers can focus on studying topics such as aquaculture, leadership, aviation, computer science, music and athletic performance. Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026 Native to Asia, black carp were initially imported into the United States in the 1970s and 1980s to control snail pests in aquaculture ponds. Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 18 Mar. 2026 There are also opportunities in food processing and aquaculture. Wangda Zuo, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aquaculture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aquaculture
Noun
  • The industrial agriculture lobby is.
    Jesse Plunkett, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
  • Florida also was still shifting from being a tourism and agriculture state to a more high-tech state, Cox said, which also prolonged the process.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Charles is expected to visit a grassroots community organization, Harlem Grown, which created a sustainable after-school ​urban farming initiative in an effort to combat food insecurity.
    Emma Caughlan, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
  • But some farming groups and organic farmers dispute the notion that glyphosate is indispensable.
    Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The region is home to armed groups who vie for control of coca leaf cultivation areas and for sea and river access routes to run drug trafficking operations to Central America and Europe.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The order noted that regulation of medical marijuana has come a long way, with comprehensive licensing polices from cultivation to sales in most states.
    Gene Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Housing and outreach manager Amanda Clark said the center plans to use some of the produce harvested from its hydroponics crops in the fridges throughout the summer.
    April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.
    Nakell Williams, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Aquaculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquaculture. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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