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mariculture

UK
/ˈmærɪˌkʌltʃə/
US
/ˈmærɪˌkʌltʃɚ/

Translations

mariculturenoun
maricultures
pl
Mariculture is an important industry in coastal regions.
Марикультура является важной отраслью в прибрежных регионах.
Synonyms
marine farming
ocean farming
sea farming
aquaculture
maricultureadjective
more mariculture
Comp.
most mariculture
Super.
UK
/ˈmærɪˌkʌltʃə/
US
/ˈmærɪˌkʌltʃɚ/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to the cultivation of marine organisms (e.g., "mariculture techniques").
Synonyms
aquatic
marine-based
marine
aquacultural
maricultural

Definitions

mariculturenoun
The cultivation or farming of marine organisms (such as fish, shellfish, or seaweeds) in saltwater environments, usually for commercial food production or other economic purposes.
Advances in mariculture have made it possible to raise high-value species like sea bass in offshore cages.
maricultureadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the cultivation of marine organisms.
The government launched a mariculture initiative to boost coastal employment.
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