Glossary of fishery terms

This is a glossary of terms used in fisheries, fisheries management and fisheries science.

See also: List of fishing topics by subject, Index of fishing articles and Ichthyology terms
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  • the term "shellfish" refers to molluscs
  • the term "finfish" refers to bony fishes, sharks and some rays
  • the term "scalefish" refers to fish bearing scales
  • the term "fish" can refer to more than one fish, particularly when the fish are from the same species
  • the term "fishes" refers to more than one species of fish

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Extinction Extinction Endangered species Vulnerable species Threatened species IUCN conservation statuses

Summary of 2006 IUCN Red List categories.

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