marinefarming
nounUK /məˈriːnˌfɑːmɪŋ/
US /məˈriːnˌfɑːrmɪŋ/
Marine farming is growing or raising sea animals and plants in the ocean for food.
The coastal village started marine farming to grow oysters and seaweed.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The business of raising seafood to sell.
Marine farming provides jobs for many families near the coast.
3. The science of breeding sea creatures in controlled ocean areas.
She studies marine farming at the university.
4. A way to grow food in the sea instead of catching wild fish.
Marine farming can help protect wild fish populations.