What is another word for abalone production?
Pronunciation: [ɐbˈalə͡ʊn pɹədˈʌkʃən] (IPA) 
Abalone production refers to the process of cultivating and harvesting abalones. There are various synonyms that can be used to describe this process. Aquaculture is a term used to refer to the farming of aquatic animals and plants. Mariculture is the cultivation of marine organisms in their natural habitat. Shellfish farming pertains to the rearing of various shellfish, including abalone, for commercial use. The word mollusk farming encompasses the breeding, cultivation and harvesting of various shellfish, including abalone. Lastly, sea ranching is a method of cultivating fish and shellfish by releasing hatchlings or spawn into the wild and allowing them to mature, with the intention of later harvesting them.
