1. a place where shellfish are caught or cultivated commercially
Usage: commercial fishing
2. the business or industry of catching or raising shellfish
Usage: commercial fishing

Examples

• The local shellfishery produces thousands of oysters each year.
• Environmental regulations protect the coastal shellfishery from pollution.
• The family has operated their shellfishery for three generations.
• Storm damage forced the temporary closure of the shellfishery.
• The shellfishery employs dozens of workers during peak season.
• New technology has improved efficiency at the shellfishery.