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breeding pond — a pond for holding sexually mature fish in a hatchery setting for use as broodstock. Also called spawning pond … Dictionary of ichthyology
Shrimp farm — This article is about the farming of marine (saltwater) shrimp. For farming of fresh water species, see freshwater prawn farming. A shrimp farm is an aquaculture business for the cultivation of marine shrimp or prawnsfn|a for human consumption.… … Wikipedia
Fish farming — Intensive koi aquaculture facility in Israel Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. A facility… … Wikipedia
Aquaculture of coral — Coral in an aquaculture tank Coral aquaculture, also known as coral farming or coral gardening, is the cultivation of corals for commercial purposes or coral reef restoration. Aquaculture is showing promise as a potentially effective tool for… … Wikipedia
Aquaculture — installations in southern Chile Aquaculture, also known as aquafarming, is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, molluscs and aquatic plants … Wikipedia
Culture of microalgae in hatcheries — Raceway pond used to cultivate microalgae. The water is kept in constantly motion with a powered paddle wheel. Microalgae or microscopic algae grow in either marine or freshwater systems. They are primary producers in the oceans that convert… … Wikipedia
Algaculture — is a form of aquaculture involving the farming of species of algae. The majority of algae that are intentionally cultivated fall into the category of microalgae (also referred to as phytoplankton, microphytes, or planktonic algae). Macroalgae,… … Wikipedia
Offshore aquaculture — uses fish cages similar to these inshore ones, except they are submerged and moved offshore into deeper water. Offshore aquaculture, also known as open ocean aquaculture, is an emerging approach to mariculture or marine farming where fish farms… … Wikipedia
Mariculture — Fish cages containing salmon in Loch Ailort, Scotland. Mariculture is a specialized branch of aquaculture involving the cultivation of marine organisms for food and other products in the open ocean, an enclosed section of the ocean, or in tanks,… … Wikipedia
Industrial agriculture (animals) — Industrial animal agriculture is a modern form of intensive farming that refers to the industrialized production of livestock, including cattle, poultry (in battery farms ) and fish. Most of the meat, dairy and eggs available in supermarkets are… … Wikipedia
