fishery

BrE /ˈfɪʃəri/ AmE /ˈfɪʃəri/

noun en → es

1 FISHING INDUSTRY [singular] B1

a place where people catch fish for a living or as a business

industria pesquera, pesquería

  • the fishing industry

Collocations commercial fishery · artisanal fishery

  • The local fishery provides jobs for many people in the area.

    La pesquería local proporciona empleo a muchas personas en la zona.

2 FISHING AREA [singular] B1

an area of water where fish are caught regularly

zona de pesca, estuario

  • a fishing ground

Collocations fishing grounds · fishery management

  • The fishery is known for its abundance of salmon.

    La zona de pesca es conocida por su abundancia de salmón.