Biological diversity
Definition(s)
1) The cultivation and harvest of freshwater or marine animals and plants, in ponds, tanks, cages or on protected beds. This is usually done in inland waters, estuaries or coastal waters. 2) The use of artificial means to increase the production of aquatic organisms in fresh or salt water. (Source: GEMET - WRIGHT / LANDY)
Hierarchy
Broader: fishery
Related terms:
mariculture
Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/terms/aquaculture
In other languages
French
aquaculture
Russian
аквакультура
Spanish
acuicultura
Chinese, Simplified
水产业
Arabic
الاستزراع المائي
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with aquaculture
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Basel Convention | 1 document |
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Stockholm Convention | 1 document |
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Ramsar Convention | 3 decisions2 documents |
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Jeddah Convention | 1 document |