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A fishery is a defined area or facility where fish and other aquatic organisms are harvested for commercial, subsistence, or recreational purposes, or the activity of harvesting itself. The term can refer to wild-capture fisheries, which obtain fish from natural populations, as well as aquaculture, where fish are bred and raised in controlled environments. Fisheries can be regional, national, or global in scope and may involve multiple species or target a single species.

Fisheries are governed by laws, regulations, and management plans designed to maintain fish populations, protect ecosystems, and ensure long-term economic viability. Management tools include catch quotas, license systems, gear restrictions, seasonal closures, and marine protected areas. Sustainable practices rely on stock assessments, ecosystem-based management, and monitoring of bycatch and discards. International bodies and regional organizations coordinate cross-border fisheries.

Economic and social aspects: fisheries can be major sources of employment and income in coastal communities, supporting processing, transport, and distribution. They are sensitive to environmental change, market demand, and policy shifts. Challenges include overfishing, habitat degradation, climate variability, and illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Consumer certification programs and transparent reporting aim to improve sustainability.

Note: the standard plural form is fisheries; fisherys is a common misspelling.