fishery
n.a place where fish are caught or raised for food. It can also mean the business of catching and selling fish in a specific area.
n.an area where fish are caught for commercial purposes, or an enterprise engaged in the harvesting and processing of aquatic species. Often refers to the organized industry or the specific geographic grounds managed for sustainable yield.
“The local fishery provides fresh salmon to the entire region.”
“New regulations were introduced to protect the local fishery from the effects of overfishing and habitat destruction.”
“International cooperation is essential for managing a shared fishery, as migratory species do not respect the maritime boundaries established by individual nations.”
Often used in the plural when referring to multiple geographic areas or different types of fish stocks.
From fish + -ery.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.