Keywords |
  • Oceanography,
  • Sustainable development,
  • Oceanography

Oceanic zone

The oceanic zone extends beyond the neritic zone, from the continental slope. It includes both the pelagic area and the benthic area of the continental slope, abysses and hadal trenches.

The water here is low in nutrients, and therefore transparent.

The oceanic zone includes all of the area beyond the continental shelf. © D’après Pline, modified by Jmtrivial, Wikimedia Licence Art libre The oceanic zone includes all of the area beyond the continental shelf. © D’après Pline, modified by Jmtrivial, Wikimedia Licence Art libre

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