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Recent Examples of aquaculture
Originally imported from Asia in the 1970s for an improved aquaculture, the fish escaped into Midwestern waterways decades ago and spread rapidly.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The owner and chef of Indigenous, Steve Phelps, uses his own fine-dining restaurant to help advocate for more sustainably minded aquaculture and makes his case with seasonally focused dishes like Green Curry Fish Dip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
The temperature spikes also affected wild and farmed fish in the lake, with 3,000 fish dying at one aquaculture pond.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The next day, when both South Korean ships sailed toward two Chinese aquaculture structures, they were closely watched by the Chinese coast guard.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
The owner and chef of Indigenous, Steve Phelps, uses his own fine-dining restaurant to help advocate for more sustainably minded aquaculture and makes his case with seasonally focused dishes like Green Curry Fish Dip.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
The temperature spikes also affected wild and farmed fish in the lake, with 3,000 fish dying at one aquaculture pond.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
The next day, when both South Korean ships sailed toward two Chinese aquaculture structures, they were closely watched by the Chinese coast guard.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aquaculture
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This pattern isn’t unique to bats, the authors suggested, and likely applies to biodiversity loss and its impacts on agriculture broadly.—
Leah Campbell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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For a state like Illinois — a global hub for manufacturing and agriculture — these federal trade wars act as a direct anchor on our economy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The capital allocates 22% of land for farming and promotes urban innovations like vertical farms and hydroponics to boost local food production.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Disputes over land and grazing between mostly Muslim Fulani herders and largely Christian farming communities frequently escalate into deadly clashes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In organic systems, tilling and cultivation are often recommended for weed control rather than chemical herbicides.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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In addition to boosting white seabass stocks, the hatchery work has taught researchers some things about aquatic cultivation that apply to other marine species.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Housing and outreach manager Amanda Clark said the center plans to use some of the produce harvested from its hydroponics crops in the fridges throughout the summer.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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Her community focus also extends to Best Academy, where her team designed and installed the electrical systems for a hydroponics lab that powers grow lights and climate controls—bringing fresh produce to a neighborhood considered a food desert.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Aquaculture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aquaculture. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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