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littoral zone
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littoral zone: see ocean ocean, interconnected mass of saltwater covering 70.78% of the surface of the earth, often called the world ocean. It is subdivided into four (or five) major units that are separated from each other in most cases by the continental masses. See also oceanography.
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littoral zone [′lit·ə·rəl ‚zōn]
(ecology)
Of or pertaining to the biogeographic zone between the high- and low-water marks.


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When operational, the BAMS UAS will play a key role in providing commanders with a persistent, reliable picture of surface threats, covering vast areas of open ocean and littoral regions.
 
 
 
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