aq·ua·cul·ture 
(ăkwə-kŭl′chər, äkwə-) also aq·ui·cul·ture (ăkwĭ-, äkwĭ-)
(ăkwə-kŭl′chər, äkwə-) also aq·ui·cul·ture (ăkwĭ-, äkwĭ-)n.
The cultivation of marine or freshwater organisms, especially food fish or shellfish such as salmon or oysters, under controlled conditions. Also called aquafarming.
aq′ua·cultur·al adj.
aq′ua·cultur·ist n.