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Mariculture

Similar term(s): marine aquaculture.

Definition:

Synonym for marine aquaculture.

Mariculture refers to the cultivation of marine animals and plants in tanks, pens, ponds, cages or net enclosed areas in the open sea.

Mariculture is primarily used to produce food, but also some other products such as cultured pearls.

Source: GreenFacts

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Site of mollusk cultivation in eastern Canada

Source: BIOREX Mariculture > Sites d'élevage 

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Aquaculture

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