noun
coastal fish; inshore fish
Refers to fish species that live in coastal or inshore waters, as opposed to deep-sea or migratory fish. Often used in fishing, culinary, and ecological contexts.
この市場では新鮮な近海魚が手に入る。
You can get fresh coastal fish at this market.
近海魚の漁獲量が年々減っている。
The catch of inshore fish is decreasing year by year.
Freshwater fish, as opposed to saltwater coastal fish.
Compound of 近海 (coastal waters) + 魚 (fish). The term is straightforward and modern.