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Ocean zones
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Intertidal zone | Animals must be able to survive above and below water |
| Neritic zone | Shallow, "coastal", fishing area, known as the most "productive "due to photosynthesis |
| Oceanic zone | Photosynthesis occurs here near the surface because of the sun; includes everything outside of coastal area |
| Abyssal zone | Lowest level of ocean; no sunlight can reach here so organisms must survive in cold temps/lots of pressure |
| Benthic zone | Organisms found along the bottom of the ocean, live on organic matter from the surface; bottom feeders |