Fish market
Fish Market
A Fish Market (pronunciation: /fɪʃ mɑːrkɪt/) is a marketplace where fish and seafood are sold. The term is derived from the Old English fisc (fish) and mearc (market).
Etymology
The term "Fish Market" is a combination of the words "fish" and "market". The word "fish" comes from the Old English fisc, which is related to the Old High German fisc and the Latin piscis. The word "market" comes from the Latin mercatus, meaning trade or place of trade.
Description
A Fish Market can be a physical location where fish are sold directly to consumers, or it can be a virtual market where fish are sold through online platforms. Fish Markets often sell a variety of seafood products, including shellfish, crustaceans, and mollusks. Some Fish Markets also sell related products such as fishing gear and seafood seasonings.
Related Terms
- Fishmonger: A person who sells fish and seafood, often in a Fish Market.
- Fishery: An area where fish are caught, which often supplies Fish Markets.
- Aquaculture: The farming of fish and other aquatic organisms, which can be a source of products for Fish Markets.
- Sustainable Seafood: Seafood that is caught or farmed in ways that consider the long-term vitality of harvested species and the well-being of the oceans, often sold in Fish Markets.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fish market
- Wikipedia's article - Fish market
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