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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Mangrove restoration efforts have benefits far beyond fisheries.
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Ryan Kellman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Experts say pollution also could damage fisheries and important ecosystems.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In a typical situation, TPWD fisheries biologists would have taken the bass to the state-run hatchery, where it would be spawned in captivity so its fry could be stocked in other Texas lakes.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
Mark Stanley, Maryland DNR Central Region Freshwater Fisheries Manager, will present on the Gunpowder River fishery.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Kellman, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Experts say pollution also could damage fisheries and important ecosystems.
—Tammy Webber, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
In a typical situation, TPWD fisheries biologists would have taken the bass to the state-run hatchery, where it would be spawned in captivity so its fry could be stocked in other Texas lakes.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 25 Mar. 2026
Mark Stanley, Maryland DNR Central Region Freshwater Fisheries Manager, will present on the Gunpowder River fishery.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2026
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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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