Aquaculture

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-001971",
  "term": "Aquaculture",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the farm raising and production of aquatic animals or plants in controlled or selected aquatic environments. These establishments use some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as holding in captivity, regular stocking, feeding, and protecting from predators, pests, and disease.\n\n2. The farming of plants and animals that live in water, such as fish or shellfish.\n\n3. The farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants.",
  "subject": "Water",
  "references": [
    "NAICS",
    "Chesapeake Bay Glossary",
    "Aquatic Resources Awareness Course for Real Estate Appraisers Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/aquaculture/"
}