shellfisheries
/ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃəriz/
noun
- Places where shellfish (such as oysters, clams, mussels, or crabs) are bred, caught, or farmed for food or sale.
- Many shellfisheries now use sustainable farming methods to avoid overharvesting.
- New regulations were introduced to protect the water quality near shellfisheries.
- The coastal town relies on its shellfisheries for jobs and fresh seafood.
- The industry or business of catching, farming, and selling shellfish.
- The local economy depends heavily on shellfisheries and tourism.
- Advances in aquaculture have helped shellfisheries grow in recent decades.
- She studied marine biology and later worked in shellfisheries management.