landbased

Landbased, or land-based, is an adjective used to describe activities, facilities, strategies, or organisms tied to the land rather than water, air, space, or virtual environments. It is commonly used across industry, science, and everyday language, and is often hyphenated, though some sources write it as a closed compound. The term serves as a contrast to its counterparts such as sea-based, water-based, online, or space-based.

In entertainment and gaming, land-based casinos are physical venues located on land, offering gaming tables and slot machines. They contrast with online or mobile casinos. Regulation varies by jurisdiction and often involves licensing, consumer protections, and tax regimes. The term is sometimes used to denote a portfolio of physical properties within a casino operator's footprint.

In aquaculture, land-based refers to systems built on land, typically employing recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) or pond facilities inland. Benefits include water reuse, disease management, and reduced environmental discharge, while capital, energy, and maintenance costs can be substantial.

In ecology and biology, land-based indicates organisms, habitats, or life stages adapted to terrestrial environments, as opposed to aquatic or arboreal settings. It is used in habitat classification, conservation planning, and comparative physiology.

In education and outdoor recreation, land-based programs emphasize learning or activities conducted on land, while in space or science fiction, land-based denotes operations conducted on planetary surfaces.