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Biological diversity

Definition(s)

Such fisheries belong to one of two groups: one catching demersal (bottom-living) fish, e.g. cod, haddock, plaice, sole; the other catching pelagic (surface-living) fish, e.g. anchovy, tuna, herring. (Source: GEMET/ GOOD)

Hierarchy

Broader: fishery
Narrower: overfishing
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