conservationfish
nounUK /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən fɪʃ/
US /ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃən fɪʃ/
A conservationfish is a fish that people protect and take care of so it does not disappear.
The river was full of conservationfish that scientists watched closely.
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2. A fish raised in a special program to help its species survive.
The hatchery released hundreds of conservationfish into the lake.
3. A fish that is watched and counted by people who study nature.
Each conservationfish was tagged so the team could track it.
4. A fish kept safe in a protected area where fishing is not allowed.
The reef became a home for many conservationfish.