1. Plural of aquiculture; the cultivation and harvesting of aquatic organisms (fish, shellfish, plants) in controlled water environments for food, commercial, or scientific purposes.
Usage: Also called fish farming or aquafarming when referring to fish specifically.; Includes freshwater and saltwater operations.

Examples

• Many coastal regions have developed aquicultures to meet growing seafood demand.
• Modern aquicultures use advanced technology to monitor water quality and fish health.
• The company operates several aquicultures producing salmon and trout.
• Sustainable aquicultures aim to minimize environmental impact on natural ecosystems.
• Aquicultures provide employment for thousands of workers in rural communities.
• Research into aquicultures has led to improved breeding techniques for farmed species.