Aquaculturist

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000257",
  "term": "Aquaculturist",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A professional who cultivates aquatic organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in controlled or semi-controlled environments for commercial, recreational, or conservation purposes. This work involves managing water quality, nutrition, breeding, and disease prevention for the farmed species. An aquaculturist operates within specific local and federal regulations governing water use, environmental impact, and food safety, such as those set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).",
  "subject": "Agricultural equipment",
  "references": [
    "Aquiculturist (Collins English Dictionary)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Aquakulturbauer",
    "es": "acuicultor",
    "fr": "aquaculteur"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/aquaculturist/"
}