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Rockfish (Noun)

Marine food and game fish with dark longitudinal stripes; migrates upriver to spawn; sometimes placed in the genus Morone.

Nouns denoting animals.

The boulder-filled waters along the riverbank provided a perfect habitat for the striped rockfish that swam upstream to spawn.
Commercial fishermen typically harvest rockfish off the coast using large nets that can scoop up the entire school at once.
In order to maintain healthy rockfish populations, fisheries managers implemented catch limits for both recreational and commercial anglers.
Conservation efforts are under way to restore the traditional spawning grounds of the threatened rockfish species that migrate up the river every spring.
Local chefs often feature rockfish on their menus as a fresher, more sustainable alternative to other seafood options.

The lean flesh of any of various valuable market fish caught among rocks.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Rockfish is often used in seafood soups and stews due to its delicate flavor and flaky texture.
The local restaurant served pan-seared rockfish with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.
In California, commercial fishermen typically catch rockfish using longlines and occasionally with trawls and nets.
Breaded and deep-fried rockfish bits have become a popular appetizer in seafood restaurants across the country.
The government implemented catch limits on rockfish to help replenish overfished stocks and maintain a healthy marine ecosystem.

Marine food fish found among rocks along the northern coasts of Europe and America.

Nouns denoting animals.

The catch of the day was rockfish, which was cooked in a flavorful seafood stew.
The divers were excited to see the colorful rockfish hiding among the coral reef formations.
Rockfish are prized for their firm, flaky flesh and are often served as a delicacy in upscale restaurants.
The fishing charter targeted rockfish, sea bass, and other deep-water species common to the area.
The menu featured breaded and fried rockfish, a regional specialty in the coastal town.