The culture of marine organisms.

Fish farming or aquaculture of marine animals or plants.

Growing sea-plants and animals in their natural environment in the sea or on land-based sea farms.

The raising of marine finfish or shellfish under some controls. Ponds, pens, tanks, or other containers may be used, and feed is often used. A hatchery is also mariculture but the fish are released before harvest size is reached.

Controlled cultivation of marine organisms in tanks, ponds, cages, rafts, or other structures.