Fishery
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Fishery ( noun )
- An establishment for the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and other aquatic animals.
- The business or industry of catching or farming fish and other aquatic animals.
Origin:
Middle english fissherie, from old french fisserie, from fissier to fish, from latin piscare.
Examples:
- The government is taking steps to improve the management of the country's fishery resources.
- The local fishery is known for its delicious fresh seafood.
- The company operates a successful salmon fishery in the North Atlantic.
- The new fishing regulations will have a significant impact on the local fishery.
- The sustainability of the fishery is a major concern for conservationists.
(As a verb)
Fishery ( verb )
- An establishment for the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, and other aquatic animals.
- The business or industry of catching or farming fish and other aquatic animals.
Origin:
Middle english fissherie, from old french fisserie, from fissier to fish, from latin piscare.
Examples:
- The government is taking steps to improve the management of the country's fishery resources.
- The local fishery is known for its delicious fresh seafood.
- The company operates a successful salmon fishery in the North Atlantic.
- The new fishing regulations will have a significant impact on the local fishery.
- The sustainability of the fishery is a major concern for conservationists.