Synonyms for
Fisheries
Definition
Fisheries are places where fish are caught and sold.
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- sustainable fisheries
- commercial fisheries
- inland fisheries
- offshore fisheries
- fisheries management
- overfishing fisheries
- fisheries sector
Word family
Usage note
Fisheries refers to the industry or occupation of catching fish, or a place where fish are caught. It is often used in a plural form to refer to multiple fishing grounds or the overall industry.
Example sentences
- My uncle works in a fisheries in Alaska.
- We visited a fisheries and saw how they caught fish.
- The government regulates the fisheries to protect the fish population.
- The fisheries in this area have been overfished and need time to recover.
- The fishermen in the fisheries use special nets to catch the fish.
Quotes
The fisheries are the backbone of our community.
Without the fisheries, we wouldn't have fresh fish to eat.
Fishing is a way of life in the fisheries.