The area of an ocean between the coast and the edge of the continental shelf is the _____ zone.

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The neritic zone is the area of the ocean that extends from the coast to the edge of the continental shelf. The benthic zone refers to the ocean floor, while the pelagic zone refers to the open ocean. The intertidal zone is the area of the shoreline that is above water at low tide and underwater at high tide. The littoral zone refers to the area between high and low tide marks.

The Area of an Ocean Between the Coast and the Edge