fish culture

noun

1. the artificial propagation and breeding of fish.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fish culture¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Most recently she was the fish culture operations manager for the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife and she helped complete the new lab that bears her name.

From Washington Times

Biologist Jud Kratzer says the 2-year-old fish, brought in from the Bald Hill Fish Culture Station in Newark, range in size from 13- to 18-inches.

From Washington Times

“We are using crayfish like a living chemical laboratory – like a bio indicator and bio sensor together,” said Pavel Kozak, Director of the university’s Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology.

From Reuters

“We are using crayfish like a living chemical laboratory – like a bio indicator and bio sensor together,” said Pavel Kozak, Director of the university’s Research Institute of Fish Culture and Hydrobiology.

From Reuters

Fish Culture Operations Manager Adam Miller says some lake and pond stocking began earlier this month, but river and stream stocking will be in full swing during May.

From Washington Times