fishbreeding

noun

UK /ˈfɪʃˌbriːdɪŋ/

US /ˈfɪʃˌbriːdɪŋ/

Fishbreeding is when people help fish have babies.

The pond is used for fishbreeding so the baby fish can grow safely.

SYNONYMS

fish farming fish culture fish propagation fish rearing pisciculture

RELATED WORDS

aquaculture hatchery spawning fingerlings pond

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The natural process by which fish produce young.

Spring is the season of fishbreeding in many rivers.

3. The business or hobby of raising fish to sell or keep.

He started fishbreeding as a small family business.

4. The study or practice of improving fish stocks.

The school teaches fishbreeding to help local farmers.