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fishing fleet

American  
[fish-ing fleet] / ˈfɪʃ ɪŋ ˈflit /

noun

  1. commercial fishing vessels considered as a group.


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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

The shutdown of the salmon season last year has taken a major toll not only on the commercial fishing fleet but also on operators of charter fishing boats.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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