pelagic

• Das offene Meer betreffend, fern von Küsten oder dem Meeresboden; im freien Wasser lebend.

Relating to the open sea, away from the coast or the ocean floor.

1. Relating to the open oceanC1formalscientific

   Relating to, occurring in, or living in the open ocean, away from the coast or the sea floor.

   Pelagisch

   • Pelagic fish like tuna and mackerel live in the open sea.
   • The research vessel studied pelagic ecosystems far from land.
   • Pelagic birds spend most of their lives over the open ocean.

   Synonymedeep-seamarineoceanicoffshore

   Antonymebenthiccoastalinshorelittoralneritic