aquaculturist

noun

1. the cultivation of aquatic animals and plants, especially fish, shellfish, and seaweed, in natural or controlled marine or freshwater environments; underwater agriculture.

noun

1. the cultivation of freshwater and marine resources, both plant and animal, for human consumption or use

1. The science of cultivating marine or freshwater food fish, such as salmon and trout, or shellfish, such as oysters and clams, under controlled conditions.
2. See hydroponics.