Bangladesh has observed a significant surge in fish production over the last 12 years, primarily driven by aquaculture. There are…
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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.
SM Rezaul Karim, Minster for Fisheries and Livestock, said that the government has set a target to produce 8.5 million…
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The Padma Bridge has significantly improved the transportation of fish from the south-western districts of Khulna Division, enabling the swift…
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The Punjab Government of India, led by Chief Minister S Bhagwant Mann, aims to support farmers and promote agricultural diversification…
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Vannamei shrimp or Pacific white shrimps are a marine species, though they have been domesticated with years of research and…
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A major objective of Morocco is to expand and diversify its aquaculture activities in coastal villages in order to give…
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Vietnamese shrimp exports are projected to reach approximately $3 billion, as the first five months of this year witnessed exports…
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Transboundary animal diseases are potentially epidemic, highly contagious illnesses that can spread quickly. They could have detrimental effects on public…
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Aquaculture encompasses the cultivation of fish, aquatic plants, algae, crustaceans, and mollusks, among other organisms. Small-scale aquaculture industries contribute significantly…
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The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Parshotam Rupala, introduced three nationwide flagship programs at the ICAR-CIBA campus…
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