Meaning & use

fishery

noun·Academic

A place or industry involved in catching, breeding, or farming fish and other seafood.

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The coastal fishery employs hundreds of workers during the salmon season.

Overfishing threatens the sustainability of the region's fisheries.

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Can refer to a physical location, a company, or an entire industry sector.

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