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Aquaculture in China

Aquaculture is like having a big fish farm where lots of different kinds of fish, shellfish, and crustaceans can grow and live. China is one of the biggest countries in the world that farms fish and seafood.

People in China have been farming fish and seafood for a long time, even before many other countries. They use ponds, lakes, and even oceans to grow fish and other creatures. They create these places for fish to live by making special tanks, nets, cages, or even using open water systems.

People in China farm lots of different kinds of seafood, like tilapia, carp, prawns, and crabs. They feed the fish special foods, like grains and proteins, so they are healthy and grow quickly. Farmers in China also take good care of the water the fish live in by keeping it clean and making sure there are no harmful chemicals in it.

Farming fish in China helps to provide lots of food for all of the people who live there. It also helps to keep wild fish safe in the oceans and rivers by not overfishing them. Aquaculture is a very important part of China's economy and culture.