Translation guide
The farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed. In Japanese, the most common and general term is 養殖 (ようしょく). More specific terms exist for freshwater vs. marine aquaculture, and related concepts like fish farming and seaweed cultivation.
The broad concept of cultivating aquatic plants and animals for food or other products.
The standard, all-purpose term for aquaculture. Covers fish, shellfish, seaweed, etc. Used in news, academic, and everyday contexts.
In Japan, fish aquaculture is thriving.
Production has increased due to advances in aquaculture technology.
A more formal or technical term, literally 'fisheries aquaculture'. Often used in official or academic contexts.
Aquaculture plays an important role in the global food supply.
Specifically farming in the ocean or sea, as opposed to freshwater.
Farming in freshwater environments like ponds, lakes, or tanks.
When you want to emphasize the farming of fish, as opposed to shellfish or seaweed.
Specifically growing seaweed, a major part of Japanese aquaculture.
養殖 (ようしょく) is used for animals (fish, shellfish), while 栽培 (さいばい) is used for plants (seaweed, algae). However, in practice, 海藻の養殖 is common, and 栽培 is rarely used for seaweed in everyday language. For microalgae, 培養 (ばいよう) is often used.
The direct katakana word アクアカルチャー exists but is rarely used outside of brand names or very specific contexts. Stick with 養殖 for natural Japanese.
Literally 'ocean ranch'. A concept of releasing juvenile fish into the sea and later harvesting them, sometimes considered a form of aquaculture. More of a specialized term.
Research on ocean ranching is being advanced.
Freshwater aquaculture is an important food source for landlocked countries.
養魚場で育てられた魚は、品質が安定している。
Fish raised in fish farms have stable quality.
Algae culture is also used for biofuel production.