Fish farmers across the drought-prone Barind tract in Rajshahi are witnessing a remarkable transformation in both productivity and profitability, thanks…
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Aquaculture, alternatively spelled aquiculture, or aquafarming, is the deliberate cultivation of aquatic life forms, including fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae, and valuable organisms like aquatic plants. It encompasses the controlled or semi-natural raising of freshwater, brackish water, and saltwater populations. This stands in contrast to commercial fishing, which involves capturing wild fish.
Mariculture, commonly referred to as marine farming, specifically pertains to aquaculture conducted in seawater environments and lagoons, distinct from freshwater-aquaculture. Pisciculture, a subtype of it, focuses on fish farming for the production of fish-related products as food.
It can also be refereed to the breeding, nurturing, and harvesting of fish and other aquatic flora, often referred to as water farming. It serves as an environmentally friendly source of food and commercial products, contributing to the enhancement of healthier ecosystems and the restoration of endangered aquatic species populations.
For Shimul Hossain, a young entrepreneur from Pabna’s Atghoria upazila, Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming has been nothing short of…
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Bangladesh’s fisheries sector is facing increasing challenges due to rising water pollution, excessive pesticide use, and the rapid loss of…
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Aquaculture is growing all the time; it contributes a very important part in the world’s food supplies. However, sustainable production…
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Aquaculture ponds need special care during the winter season. This is the time of the year when aquatic life needs…
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Bangladesh stands out as a river-rich country with rich coastal resources that have made fishing and aquaculture quite an age-old…
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Fisheries Development Oman (FDO), the fisheries investment branch of Oman Investment Authority (OIA), has signed an advisory agreement with Malta-based…
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The aquaculture sector in Noakhali and Lakshmipur has suffered massive losses due to severe flooding, with an estimated financial impact…
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Iran’s shrimp export has surged, reaching $31.3 million in just five months, according to the latest data from the Islamic…
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The ongoing flood in Chittagong have inflicted severe damage on the region’s aquaculture sector, resulting in losses estimated around $24.37…
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