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pearl fishery

 

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Noun pearl fishery has 1 sense
  1. pearl fishery - a fishery where they fish for pearl oysters
    --1 is a kind of
    fishery, piscary

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Pearl Fishery

Definition:

A pearl fishery refers to the activity of fishing for pearls, usually in shallow coastal waters, where oysters or other mollusks that produce pearls are found.

Senses:

1. Noun: A place or area where pearl fishing is carried out.

2. Noun: The act or process of retrieving or harvesting pearls from oysters or mollusks.

Sample Sentences:

1. Pearl fisheries are often located in warm tropical regions where the conditions are favorable for oyster cultivation.

2. The pearl fishery in this region has been a significant source of livelihood for the local community for centuries.

3. The government has imposed strict regulations to protect the pearl fishery industry and ensure the sustainability of pearl production.

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