fishing fleet
Americannoun
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Global Fishing Watch chief scientist David Kroodsma said the Chinese fishing fleet was "highly coordinated" and it was possible that the vessels were ordered not to fish in a certain area.
From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026
Craig McCoubrey has asked the fishing fleet to complete questionnaires to help scientifically document the distribution of the predatory fish.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2025
When Beryl lashed Barbados, the island's fishing fleet was devastated in a matter of hours.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
A Santa Barbara history website recounts that the pier’s fishing fleet movements were curtailed “due to concerns over sabotage and fifth columnists.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2024
But at twilight or during the night, other things are visible: oil-well fires in Libya and the Persian Gulf; deepwater illumination by the Japanese squid fishing fleet; the bright lights of large cities.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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