fishrearing
nounUK /ˈfɪʃˌrɪərɪŋ/
US /ˈfɪʃˌrɪrɪŋ/
The job of taking care of fish so they can grow.
Fishrearing is a big part of life for many families near the lake.
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2. The business of raising fish to sell as food.
The village depends on fishrearing for its income.
3. The practice of keeping fish in tanks or ponds for study or display.
The school started a small fishrearing project in the science room.
4. The process of helping young fish survive until they are big enough to release.
Fishrearing programs help restore wild fish populations.