fishing grounds

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an area of the sea where fish are caught in large numbers

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  • The fishing grounds off the coast of Namibia are among the richest in the world.
  • Commercial vessels have been banned from these protected fishing grounds.
  • Local fishermen rely on traditional fishing grounds passed down through generations.
  • Climate change is affecting the productivity of many fishing grounds worldwide.
  • The government established new regulations to preserve these valuable fishing grounds.
  • Deep-sea fishing grounds require specialized equipment and experienced crews.
  • Overfishing has depleted several once-productive fishing grounds in the region.
  • The treaty grants both nations equal access to the disputed fishing grounds.
  • Seasonal migrations bring abundant fish to these fishing grounds every spring.
  • Satellite technology helps locate the most promising fishing grounds efficiently.