shellfishery

shell·fish·er·y

 (shĕl′fĭsh′ə-rē)
n. pl. shell·fish·er·ies
1. The industry or occupation of catching, processing, or selling shellfish.
2. A fishing ground for shellfish.
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shellfishery

(ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃərɪ)
npl -ries
1. the shellfishing industry
2. a place for fishing shellfish
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