NAICS 11251—Aquaculture

Where 11251 sits

1. 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
2. 112 Animal Production and Aquaculture
3. 1125 Aquaculture
4. 11251 Aquaculture

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 112511 Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries
• 112512 Shellfish Farming
• 112519 Other Aquaculture

Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the farm raising and production of aquatic animals or plants in controlled or selected aquatic environments. These establishments use some form of intervention in the rearing process to enhance production, such as holding in captivity, regular stocking, feeding, and protecting from predators, pests, and disease.

Cross-references for 11251

• Establishments primarily engaged in the catching or taking of fish and other aquatic animals from their natural habitat are classified in Industry 11411, Fishing.

11251 in other systems