"Fish nurseries" refers to areas in the ocean or bodies of water where baby fish grow and develop. These areas provide a safe environment with plenty of food and shelter for young fish to thrive and become strong adults.
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«fish»
«nursery»
Sentences with «fish nurseries»
- Biorock anti-erosion reefs to grow corals and provide fish nurseries as well as breaking the wave's energy (giliislandstravel.com)
- Corozal Bay and the adjacent Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve, which forms part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System (BBRRS), a UNESCO natural World Heritage site; are known as ecologically and economically important fish nurseries feeding into the wider ecosystem. (whc.unesco.org)
- The Marine Reserve at South Water Caye is zoned to protect fishing nurseries and unique habitats; however it provides extensive multi-use areas for snorkeling, fishing, diving and educational activities. (bluemarlinbeachresort.com)
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