| Capture Fishing |
The process of catching fish and other aquatic organisms from natural water bodies. |
Rivers, lakes, seas, and oceans (wild fisheries). |
Traditional fishing, deep-sea fishing, and trawling. |
| Mariculture |
A specialized branch of aquaculture that involves the farming of marine organisms in saltwater. |
Coastal areas, sea farms, and artificial enclosures in oceans. |
Farming of prawns, oysters, seaweed, and marine fish. |
| Aquaculture |
The breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants in controlled environments. |
Freshwater (ponds, tanks, lakes) and saltwater (marine farms). |
Fish farming (e.g., carp, tilapia), shrimp farming, and algae farming. |
