spawning ground

Examples (10)

• Salmon return to the same spawning ground where they were born.
• The authorities are working to protect the coral reef as a vital spawning ground.
• Pollution in the river has destroyed the trout's traditional spawning ground.
• Scientists discovered a new spawning ground for bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean.
• Commercial fishing is strictly prohibited near the known spawning ground.
• The shallow waters of the bay serve as a perfect spawning ground for many species.
• Construction of the dam blocked access to the upstream spawning ground.
• Rising water temperatures are threatening the northern spawning ground of the cod.
• The local community is monitoring the health of the coastal spawning ground.
• These wetlands provide a protected spawning ground for various aquatic life.