The light blue area just off the Australian coast,as shown here,is called the

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The light blue area off the Australian coast is called the continental shelf. The continental shelf is the shallow seabed surrounding a continent. It extends from the shoreline to the shelf break, which is the point where the seafloor drops off steeply. The continental shelf is an important area for fishing, oil and gas exploration, and mineral exploration.

The Light Blue Area Just Off the Australian Coast,as Shown