Freshwater aquaculture

Definition (http://www.fao.org/fishery/cwp/handbook/j/en)

By freshwater culture is understood the cultivation of aquatic organisms where the end product is raised in freshwater, such as reservoirs, rivers, lakes, canals and groundwater, in which the salinity does not normally exceed 0.5‰. Earlier stages of the life cycle of these aquatic organisms may be spent in brackish or marine waters. (FAO)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Freshwater culture

Approved Date
04-Nov-2013

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