Fishery vs. Aquaculture — What's the Difference?

Fishery is the enterprise of raising or harvesting fish and other aquatic life. Commercial fisheries include wild fisheries and fish farms, both in fresh water (about 10% of all catch) and the oceans (about 90%).

Aquaculture (less commonly spelled aquiculture), also known as aquafarming, is the controlled cultivation ("farming") of aquatic organisms such as fish, crustaceans, mollusks, algae and other organisms of value such as aquatic plants (e.g. lotus).

The industry or occupation devoted to the catching, processing, or selling of fish, shellfish, or other aquatic animals.

The cultivation of marine or freshwater organisms, especially food fish or shellfish such as salmon or oysters, under controlled conditions. Also called aquafarming.

A place where fish or other aquatic animals are caught.

The cultivation of aquatic produce such as aquatic plants, fish, and other aquatic animals.

A fishing business.

The cultivation of aquatic animals, such as fish or shellfish, or of plants, such as seaweed, in a controlled and sometimes enclosed body of water. The term includes use of either salt or fresh water. It is a form of agriculture, but under water.

A hatchery for fish.

Rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food

The legal right to fish in specified waters or areas.

(uncountable) Fishing: the catching, processing and marketing of fish or other seafood.

(countable) A place related to fishing, particularly:

A place where fish or other seafood are caught: a fishing ground.

A place where fish or other seafood are raised: a fish farm.

A place where fish or other seafood are processed: a seafood factory.

(countable) A right to fish in a particular location; Territorial fishing waters.

(countable) A fishing company.

The business or practice of catching fish; fishing.

A place for catching fish.

The right to take fish at a certain place, or in particular waters.

A workplace where fish are caught and processed and sold