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'''Fishing''' is the activity of [[hunting]] for [[fish]] by hooking, trapping, or gathering animals not classifiable as [[insects]] which breathe in water or pass their lives in water. By extension, the term fishing is applied to pursuing other aquatic animals such as various types of [[shellfish]], [[squid]], [[octopus]], [[turtle|turtles]], [[Edible frog|frogs,]] and some edible marine [[invertebrate]]s. The term ''fishing'' is not usually applied to pursuing aquatic mammals such as [[whales]], where the term "[[whaling]]" is more appropriate. Fishing is an ancient and worldwide practice with various techniques and traditions and it has been transformed by modern technological developments. In addition to providing food through [[harvesting]] fish, modern fishing is both a recreational and professional [[sport]].
