neritic

• Den küstennahen, flachen Teil des Meeres betreffend, der vom Niedrigwasserbereich bis zum Rand des Kontinentalschelfs reicht.

Relating to the shallow part of the sea near a coast, extending from the low tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf.

1. Relating to the shallow sea zoneC2formalscientific

   Of or relating to the region of the sea over the continental shelf, typically less than 200 meters deep.

   Neritisch

   • Neritic waters are rich in nutrients and support diverse marine life.
   • Many commercial fish species inhabit the neritic zone.
   • The neritic environment is influenced by coastal processes.

   Synonymecoastalinshoresublittoral

   Antonymeabyssaloceanicpelagic

2. Relating to shallow coastal watersC2formalscientific

   Relating to the region of shallow water adjoining the seacoast.

   Zu flachen Küstengewässern gehörend

   • Neritic sediments are often composed of sand and silt.
   • Coral reefs are common in tropical neritic zones.
   • The neritic province is the most productive part of the ocean.

   Synonymecoastalinshore