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| The shallow zone of the ocean where land meets water. |
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| The shallow region of the ocean overlying the continental shelf. |
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| The region of water lying over deep areas beyond the continental shelf. |
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| The area of the ocean past the continental shelf, with areas of open water often reaching to very great depths. |
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| The narrow top slice of the ocean, where light permeates sufficiently for photosynthesis to occur. |
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| The part of the ocean beneath the photic zone, where light does not penetrate sufficiently for photosynthesis to occur. |
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| Referring to the very deep benthic zone of the ocean. |
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| The bottom surface of an aquatic environment. |
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