fishery
UK: ˈfɪʃəri | US: ˈfɪʃəri
n. 1. A place where fish are bred, caught, or processed commercially.
n. 2. The industry or occupation of catching, processing, or selling fish.
The word "fishery" combines "fish," from Old English fisc (meaning aquatic animal), and the suffix "-ery," derived from Old French -erie, indicating a place or activity associated with the root. The suffix evolved to denote commercial or collective endeavors (e.g., bakery, brewery). Thus, "fishery" logically progressed from "a place for fish" to "the business of fishing."
The coastal town thrives on its local fishery.
Overfishing has severely impacted the sustainability of the fishery.
They invested in modern equipment to expand their fishery operations.
The government regulates the fishery to protect endangered species.
Salmon fishery is a major economic driver in this region.