fishery

/ˈfɪʃəri/
noun
  1. A place where fish are caught or raised for commercial purposes.
    • The government closed the fishery to allow fish populations to recover.
    • Salmon from this fishery are exported to many countries.
    • The coastal town depends on the local fishery for jobs and food.
  2. The industry or business of catching, processing, or selling fish.
    • New regulations aim to make the fishery more sustainable.
    • She studied marine biology to work in the fishery industry.
    • The country's economy relies heavily on its fisheries.
  3. A fishing ground or area of water where fish are caught.
    • Pollution has damaged many freshwater fisheries.
    • Fishermen traveled far to reach the rich fisheries off the coast.
    • The North Sea is one of the world's most productive fisheries.
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