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bathyal zone [′bath·ē·əl ‚zōn] (oceanography) The biogeographic realm of the ocean depths between 100 and 1000 fathoms (180 and 1800 meters). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No, this place is much closer to home--in an area of the deep ocean called the bathypelagic zone (see Nuts & Bolts, p. Bathypelagic (Aphotic) Zone 1,000 to 4,000 m No light penetrates to the midnight zone. Specifically, the bathypelagic zone: Though spanning more than 90 percent of Earth's surface, the area from 1,000 to 4,000 meters (3,300 to 13,000 feet) below sea level is more a mystery to scientists than the moon (see diagram, p. |
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