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fishery

[fish-uh-ree] / ˈfɪʃ ə ri /


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Fishing for the invasive blue catfish in the Potomac downstream of D.C. has skyrocketed in recent years, and there is concern about how the fishery will be affected.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Over the last two years, the value of the commercial shrimp fishery has fallen to $269 million in 2023 and $256 million in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

By measuring overlap intensity across the population, the researchers have created a tool that can help assess ecological risks and guide ecosystem-based fishery management.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

“I want there to be a fishery for my grandson. I want him to be able to experience the thrill of catching a fish in the ocean.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

One abundant and widely ranging species supports the entire commercial fishery of the southern Atlantic and Gulf states.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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