Meaning & use
fishery
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.
A note on using this word
Can refer to a physical location, a company, or an entire industry sector.
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