The area of an ocean consisting of all the water above the ocean floor is the:

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The pelagic zone refers to the open ocean where all the water is above the ocean floor. The other options are either specific to certain areas (intertidal and littoral zones) or refer to the ocean floor itself (benthic zone). The neritic zone is closest to the shore and includes both the water above the continental shelf and the shallow ocean floor. Therefore, the best choice is the pelagic zone.

The Area of an Ocean Consisting of All the Water