epipelagic

/ɛpɪˈplædʒɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or inhabiting the region of the ocean between the surface and a depth of about 200 meters (660 feet), especially the zone of sunlight penetration

“The epipelagic zone supports a diverse array of marine life, including coral reefs and schools of fish.”

Synonyms

  • sunlit zone
  • surface layer

Antonyms

  • abyssopelagic
  • bathypelagic