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Noun: neritic zone
  1. The ocean waters from the low tide mark to a depth of about 100 fathoms
    "The neritic zone is rich in marine life due to its proximity to the shore and abundance of sunlight"

Derived forms: neritic zones

Type of: Davy Jones [informal], Davy Jones's locker, ocean bottom, ocean floor, sea bottom, sea floor, seabed

Encyclopedia: Neritic zone