The open ocean, regardless of depth, where animals swim or float freely is called the_______ zone.

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The open ocean, regardless of depth, where animals swim or float freely is called the_______  zone.

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The pelagic zone refers to the open ocean where animals can swim or float freely regardless of depth. The oceanic zone refers specifically to the deep, open ocean beyond the continental shelf. The intertidal zone is the area where the ocean meets the land and is exposed to air during low tide. The photic zone refers to the upper layer of the ocean where sunlight penetration allows for photosynthesis.

The Open Ocean, Regardless of Depth, Where Animals Swim or Float