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pelagic 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 . ..... Click the link for more information. . 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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| 1) EPIPELAGIC ZONE: Sunlight easily penetrates this zone, making living plants plentiful. Epipelagic (Euphotic) Zone 0 to 200 m Sunlight penetrates this layer, letting plants (0 to 656 ft) perform photosynthesis (converting sunlight into energy) to thrive. |
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