Refers to the farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed. Used in technical, industrial, and policy contexts.
Aquaculture is thriving in this region.
Aquaculture technology is advancing.
養殖 is a broader term for cultivation or farming of aquatic life, while 水産養殖 specifically emphasizes the fisheries/aquatic product aspect.
漁業 refers to the fishing industry as a whole, including capture fisheries, whereas 水産養殖 is specifically about farming aquatic organisms.
Compound of 水産 (suisan, 'marine products') and 養殖 (yōshoku, 'cultivation, farming').