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Many types of fish undertake
migrations on a regular
basis, on time scales
ranging from daily to
annual, and with distances
ranging from a few meters to
thousands of kilometers. The
purpose usually relates to
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Fishery
A fishery (plural:
fisheries) is an organized
effort by humans to catch
fish or other aquatic
species, an activity known
as fishing. Generally, a
fishery exists for the
purpose of providing human
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Fish farming
Fish farming is the
principal form of
aquaculture, while other
methods may fall under
mariculture. It involves
raising fish commercially in
tanks or enclosures, usually
for food. A facility that
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Anchovy
The anchovies are a family
(Engraulidae) of small but
common schooling saltwater
plankton-feeding fish. They
are found in scattered areas
throughout the world's
oceans, but are concentrated
in temperate waters, and
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Atlantic salmon is a fish species of the Salmonidae family found in the northern Atlantic Ocean and in rivers that flow into the Atlantic. The Atlantic salmon follows an "anadromous" fish migration ... > more -
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Marine conservation, also known as marine resources conservation, is the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas. Marine conservation focusses on limiting human-caused damage to ... > more -
Deep sea fish
Deep sea fish is a term for fish that live below the photic zone of the ocean. Examples include the lanternfish, flashlight fish, cookie-cutter shark, bristlemouths, and anglerfish. The fish of the ... > more -
Atlantic sturgeon
The Atlantic sturgeon is a member of the Acipenseridae family and is among one of the oldest fish species in the world. Its range extends from New Brunswick, Canada to the eastern coast of Florida. ... > more -
Striped bass
Striped bass are members of the temperate bass family which include white perch and white bass. Striped bass are a popular game fish and they are much venerated among surf fishermen. Striped bass ... > more
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