Aquaculture Terminology

5 words in this vocabulary list

verb to expose to the action of air or to cause air to circulate through

  • It is important to aerate the soil in order to improve its drainage and oxygen levels.
  • I heard that aerating your lawn can really help it stay healthy and green.
  • Yo, don't forget to aerate the compost pile before adding more scraps.
  • Sometimes we need to aerate our thoughts by taking a step back and gaining some perspective.

noun the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed in controlled environments

  • Aquiculture is the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, and aquatic plants.
  • My friend's family owns an aquiculture farm where they raise tilapia and catfish.
  • I'm thinking of starting a little aquiculture operation in my backyard pond.
  • In the business world, successful entrepreneurs are like masters of aquiculture, carefully nurturing their ventures to grow and thrive.

noun a pond or pool in which fish are kept or raised

  • The fishpond in the garden is stocked with various species of fish.
  • Let's go hang out by the fishpond and feed the fish.
  • I heard there's a huge fishpond behind the old barn.
  • Her mind felt like a murky fishpond, filled with random thoughts swimming around.

noun a type of freshwater fish commonly found in Southeast Asia

  • The swai fish is a type of freshwater fish commonly found in Southeast Asia.
  • I tried cooking swai for the first time and it turned out really delicious.
  • Let's grab some swai fillets and have a fish fry this weekend.
  • Her dance moves were so smooth and graceful, like a swai swimming effortlessly in the water.

noun a type of seaweed or algae that is commonly used in food and cosmetic products

  • The agarophyte is a type of seaweed commonly used in the production of agar.
  • I read that agarophytes are really good for your skin.
  • Hey, did you know agarophytes are like nature's skincare secret?
  • The agarophyte swayed gently in the ocean currents, a graceful dancer of the sea.