Question

Differentiate between pisciculture and aquaculture.

Differentiate between aquaculture and pisciculture.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Aspect	Aquaculture	Pisciculture
1.	Meaning	Production of useful aquatic animals such as fish, prawns, shrimps, lobsters, crabs, and molluscs by proper utilization of small and large bodies of water.	Production of fish only by breeding and rearing them, especially in freshwater bodies like ponds, rivers, and canals.
2.	Scope	Broader concepts include the cultivation of various aquatic animals, not just fish.	A narrower concept focused specifically on fish production.
3.	Type of Organisms	Includes fish, crustaceans (prawns, shrimps, and lobsters), molluscs, crabs, and other aquatic animals.	Focuses solely on fish species, either freshwater or marine fish.
4.	Methodology	Utilizes various aquatic environments for breeding and growing multiple species of aquatic animals.	Primarily involves rearing fish in controlled environments such as breeding ponds or hatcheries.
5.	Objective	To utilize water resources for the maximum production of various aquatic animals, including fish and shellfish, for food and commercial purposes.	To specifically increase fish production for food and economic benefits.