The deepest, darkest area of the ocean beyond the edge of the continental shelf.
Open ocean is the part of an ocean where there is no land within a reasonable distance.
Trenches are deep ocean features of subduction zones.
There are two major ocean zones, Pelagic and Benthic zones. The Pelagic zone is the open ocean and the Benthic zone is the ocean bottom.
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In terms of biomass, deep ocean habitats are similar to Benthic and Abyssal Zones.
Intertidal zone, coastal ocean, and open ocean.
Intertidal zone, coastal ocean, and open ocean.
Neritic zones are closer to shore, shallower, and warmer than open ocean zones. They also tend to have higher levels of nutrients and more sunlight penetration, supporting greater biodiversity and productivity compared to open ocean zones.