Pelagic

usgb/pəˈlædʒɪk/
adjective

Related to the open sea, especially the deeper parts well away from the coast and sea bed.

Pelagic fish like tuna live in the open ocean, away from the coast.
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  • pelagic fish
  • pelagic zone

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Marine Habitat

Used to describe organisms living far from land, typically where the ocean is very deep.

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The pelagic zone is home to many migratory species.
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Not Coastal

Emphasizes areas beyond the shallower waters near the coasts, distinguishing from 'neritic' marine life.

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Pelagic species are adapted to the vastness of the open sea, unlike coastal ones.
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Not Ground-Dwelling

Indicates creatures or objects not associated with the sea bottom, which is referred to as 'benthic'.

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Pelagic sharks roam freely, unattached to the seabed.
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