1. People who practice mariculture; professionals who breed, raise, and harvest marine organisms such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed in controlled ocean or coastal environments.
Usage: Plural form of mariculturist; Technical term used in agriculture, biology, and environmental science

Examples

• Mariculturists in Norway have developed advanced techniques for salmon farming.
• The conference brought together mariculturists from around the world to discuss sustainable practices.
• Mariculturists are experimenting with kelp cultivation as a renewable food source.
• Many mariculturists focus on reducing environmental impacts of their operations.
• These mariculturists have successfully bred endangered oyster species in captivity.
• Coastal communities employ mariculturists to manage shellfish farms and improve local economies.