Aquaculture (noun)

1. The cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, particularly fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in controlled or semi-controlled marine or freshwater environments.
2. The farming of aquatic organisms.

Origin:

From the latin words "aqua" meaning "water" and "culture" meaning cultivation, breeding or growth.

Examples:

1. Aquaculture is an important source of food for human consumption.
2. The company specializes in the aquaculture of shrimp.
3. The government is promoting aquaculture as a way to increase fish production.
4. Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry in many countries.
5. The aquaculture farm raises tilapia, a popular freshwater fish.