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Marine and Freshwater

Definition(s)

Such fisheries belong to one of two groups: one catching demersal (bottom-living) fish, e.g. cod, haddock, plaice, sole; the other catching pelagic (surface-living) fish, e.g. anchovy, tuna, herring. (Source: GEMET/ GOOD)

Hierarchy

Broader: Fishery
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In other languages

French
pêche commerciale
Russian
промышленная рыбная ловля
Spanish
pesca comercial
Arabic
الصيد التجاري

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The Convention on Wetlands