aquafarm

[ ak-wuh-fahrm, ah-kwuh- ]

noun

1. a body of water, usually a tract of shallow water along the shore of a bay or inlet, used for aquaculture.

Other Words From

• aqua·farming noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquafarm¹

First recorded in 1965–70; aqua- + farm

Example Sentences

Steinke says Carlsbad Aquafarm, which supplies oysters to Whole Foods, Fish King and a range of wholesale distributors, regularly runs practice emergency closures and recalls to ensure its safeguards are in place in case of a contamination event such as this.

From Los Angeles Times

Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute and Pacific6 Enterprise proposed the Pacific Ocean AquaFarm and submitted a federal permit application for the project earlier this month, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sunday.

From Washington Times

The proposed Pacific Ocean AquaFarm would be about four miles offshore of San Diego and would generate 5,000 metric tons of sushi-grade yellowfish each year — enough for 11 million servings of the popular seafood.

From Los Angeles Times

Kent said Pacific Oceans AquaFarm would minimize risk to marine life, with thick cables that reduce the risk to animals.

From Los Angeles Times

The company, Pacifico, says it has an agreement with the Mexican government for the only aquafarm in that area, a marine sanctuary with no industry nearby.

From New York Times