fishery
noun
fish·ery
ˈfi-shə-rē 
plural fisheries
1
: the occupation, industry, or season of taking fish or other sea animals (such as sponges, shrimp, or seals) : fishing
2
: a place for catching fish or taking other sea animals
4
: the legal right to take fish at a particular place or in particular waters
5
: the technology of fishery
—usually used in plural
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There, zebra mussels and quagga mussels have thrived and caused a major decline in the yellow perch fishery.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
The message is clear: immediate actions are needed to secure the long-term survival and sustainability of rhino ray fisheries in India.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Robert Pierce, PhD, is an associate professor and state extension fisheries and wildlife specialist at the University of Missouri.
Jacob Dykes, PhD, is an assistant professor and extension wildlife specialist at Texas A &M University.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
The Philippines accused China of blocking a routine resupply mission on Sunday, saying Chinese vessels rammed and used water cannons on a fisheries bureau ship transporting food, fuel and medical supplies for Filipino fishermen.
—Reuters, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2024
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
The message is clear: immediate actions are needed to secure the long-term survival and sustainability of rhino ray fisheries in India.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Robert Pierce, PhD, is an associate professor and state extension fisheries and wildlife specialist at the University of Missouri.
Jacob Dykes, PhD, is an assistant professor and extension wildlife specialist at Texas A &M University.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2024
The Philippines accused China of blocking a routine resupply mission on Sunday, saying Chinese vessels rammed and used water cannons on a fisheries bureau ship transporting food, fuel and medical supplies for Filipino fishermen.
—Reuters, NBC News, 31 Aug. 2024
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“Fishery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fishery. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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fishery
noun
fish·ery
ˈfish-(ə-)rē
plural fisheries
1
: the activity or business of fishing
2
: a place or establishment for catching fish
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