Is the breeding of fish in freshwater ponds, lakes, and canals or in fenced-off coastal bays and estuaries or enclosures.

Aquaculture is the breeding of fish in freshwater ponds, lakes, and canals or in fenced-off coastal bays and estuaries or enclosures. Aquaculture serves many purposes which include food production for human consumption, wild stock enhancement, fish culture for zoos and habitat restoration.