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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

The shutdown of fishing has taken a toll not only on the commercial fishing fleet but also on operators of charter fishing boats who were unable to fish for salmon in 2023 and 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

When Beryl lashed Barbados, the island's fishing fleet was devastated in a matter of hours.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2024

The men of the fishing fleet and the soldiers stood in line.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

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