fisheries
n. countablen. places where fish are caught or raised for food and business. It can also mean the industry of catching and selling fish.
n. areas where fish are caught for commercial purposes, or the industry and occupation of catching, processing, and selling fish. Often refers to the organized management of aquatic resources within a specific region.
The local fisheries provide jobs for many people in the village.
International laws help protect deep-sea fisheries from overfishing to ensure there are enough fish for the future.
Sustainable management of coastal fisheries requires a delicate balance between the economic needs of local communities and the biological limits of the marine ecosystem.
Usually used in the plural form when referring to the industry or specific fishing grounds.