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Pelagic

usgb/pəˈlædʒɪk/Volume
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Used to describe organisms living far from land, typically where the ocean is very deep. SlideThe pelagic zone is home to many migratory species.
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Emphasizes areas beyond the shallower waters near the coasts, distinguishing from 'neritic' marine life. SlidePelagic species are adapted to the vastness of the open sea, unlike coastal ones.
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Indicates creatures or objects not associated with the sea bottom, which is referred to as 'benthic'. SlidePelagic sharks roam freely, unattached to the seabed.
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