fishery / fishing
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fishing / fishery
The economic sector or activity of commercial or private fishing.
Die industrielle Fischerei steht wegen der Überfischung der Meere in der Kritik.
Industrial fishing is under criticism because of the overfishing of the oceans.
fishery
A business or place where fish are caught, farmed, and sold.
Am See gibt es eine kleine Fischerei, wo man frische Forellen kaufen kann.
There is a small fishery by the lake where you can buy fresh trout.
The ending '-ei' in German can refer both to an activity, as in 'Schlägerei' (brawl), and to a place or business, as in 'Bäckerei' (bakery). This explains the two main meanings of 'Fischerei' (fishery/fishing).
Die Überfischung ist ein großes Problem für die weltweite Fischerei.
Overfishing is a major problem for the global fishing industry.
When it is about the economy, ecology, or a general activity, the economic sector is meant. When a specific place is being discussed where you can buy fish, the business is meant.
Die Regierung hat neue Gesetze für die Fischerei erlassen.
The government has passed new laws for fishing.
In the context of the economic sector, 'Fischerei' (fishing/fishery) is often combined with adjectives such as 'industriell' (industrial), 'kommerziell' (commercial), or 'nachhaltig' (sustainable). A typical action is 'Fischerei betreiben' (to engage in fishing / to operate a fishery).
Viele Küstenregionen leben hauptsächlich vom Betreiben der Fischerei.
Many coastal regions live mainly from engaging in fishing.
fishing / catch
Fischerei can refer both to the general activity and to the entire fishing industry. Fischfang refers more specifically to catching fish. When the economic importance for a region is the focus, Fischerei fits; for a particular fishing activity, Fischfang is more appropriate.
In dem Küstendorf ist die Fischerei ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig.
In the coastal village, fishing is an important industry.
Vor dem Küstendorf war der Fischfang heute wegen des Sturms nicht möglich.
Fishing was not possible off the coast today because of the storm.
