nursery ground
noun [ C ] biology , environment specialized uk/ˈnɜː.sər.i ˌɡraʊnd/ us/ˈnɝː.sɚ.i ˌɡraʊnd/
（适合幼鱼或其他生物的）育苗地
an area that is particularly suitable for young fish and other organisms to grow and live in
Marshes are the nursery grounds for young crabs, shrimp, and fish. 沼泽地是小螃蟹、小虾、小鱼的育苗地。
Whales can be seen here in their nursery grounds between May and October. 5月至10月间，在这里可以看到鲸鱼的育苗地。
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- The seagrass habitat acts as an important feeding area and nursery ground for numerous fish species.
- By identifying crucial nursery grounds, they hope to improve federal management of large coastal sharks.
- Several bay fish feed in the nursery grounds provided by the marsh.