032 Aquaculture

Subcategories of 032 Aquaculture

• 0321Marine aquaculture

  This class includes: - fish farming in sea water including farming of marine ornamental fish - production of bivalve spat (oyster mussel etc.), lobsterlings, shrimp post-larvae, fish fry and fingerlings - growing of laver and other edible seaweeds - culture of crustaceans, bivalves, other molluscs and other aquatic animals in sea water This class excludes: - frog farming, see 03.22 - operation of sport fishing preserves, see 93.19

• 0322Freshwater aquaculture

  This class includes: - fish farming in freshwater including farming of freshwater ornamental fish - culture of freshwater crustaceans, bivalves, other molluscs and other aquatic animals - operation of fish hatcheries (freshwater) - farming of frogs This class excludes: - aquaculture activities in salt water filled tanks and reservoirs, see 03.21 - operation of sport fishing preserves, see 93.19

Other NIC 2008 codes under 032 Aquaculture

• 031Fishing

Frequently asked questions

What is NIC 2008 032?

NIC 2008 032 is "Aquaculture". This group includes "aquaculture" (or aquafarming), i.e. the production process involving the culturing or farming (including harvesting) of aquatic organisms (fish, molluscs, crustaceans, plants, crocodiles, alligators and amphibians) using techniques designed to increase the production of the organisms in question beyond the natural capacity of the environment (for example regular stocking, feeding and protection from predators). Culturing/farming refers to the rearing up to their juvenile and/or adult phase under captive conditions of the above organisms.

What does NIC 2008 032 include?

032 Aquaculture contains 2 direct subcategories: 0321 Marine aquaculture; 0322 Freshwater aquaculture.

What is the parent category of 032?

032 Aquaculture sits under 032 Aquaculture in the NIC 2008 hierarchy.