Farming of marine fishes is called __________.

apiculture

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mariculture

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sericulture

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The correct option is B mariculture
Mariculture is the term used for farming marine fishes (seawater fishes) for food. The fishes that are grown in mariculture include finned fishes like sardines, tunas, and shellfish like crabs, prawns, etc.

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