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.
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' and 'Fischfang' are closely related because both have to do with catching fish. 'Fischerei' more often means the whole field or economic sector, that is, the work, businesses, rules, and people connected with fishing. 'Fischfang' refers more directly to the activity of catching fish or also to the amount of fish caught. The words can be confused when speaking generally about fish and work at sea. For the industry, 'Fischerei' fits better; for a specific fishing action or the yield, 'Fischfang' is more appropriate.
An der Küste leben viele Familien von der Fischerei.
On the coast, many families make their living from fishing.
Der Fischfang war heute gut, deshalb verkauft der Markt besonders frischen Fisch.
The catch was good today, so the market is selling especially fresh fish.