pelagic habitat

Pelagic habitat refers to the open ocean environment that is neither near the coast nor on the ocean floor. It includes the water column where many species, such as fish, whales, and plankton, live and move freely. This habitat is characterized by its vast, deep, and well-lit upper layers, and the darker, deeper zones below. Organisms here often rely on water currents for travel, feeding, and migration. The pelagic zone is essential to global ecosystems and climate regulation, supporting a diverse range of marine life that depends on the open ocean for survival.