Pelagic (Q885)
Subject, term, tag: Pelagic
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Pelagic |
Subject, term, tag: Pelagic |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
The pelagic zone consists of the entire water column of the open ocean. It is subdivided into the epipelagic zone (<200 m, the uppermost part of the ocean that receives enough sunlight to allow photosynthesis), the mesopelagic zone (200–1000 m depth) and the bathypelagic zone (>1000 m depth). The term ‘pelagic’ can also refer to organisms that live in the pelagic zone. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026