Pelagic
Pronunciation: /pəˈlædʒɪk/
Pelagic (adjective)
- Living or occurring in the open sea, away from the coast.
- Relating to the part of the ocean that is not near the shore or sea floor.
Examples
- Pelagic fish often migrate long distances.
- Many pelagic birds feed on fish near the surface.
Common collocations: pelagic species, pelagic environment, pelagic zone, pelagic zone, pelagic waters