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ocean zone

[/ˈoʊʃən zoʊn/]
nounpl: ocean zones
zona oceânica
1. A distinct region of the ocean characterized by specific depth, temperature, light, and pressure conditions
The twilight zone is an ocean zone where sunlight begins to fade.
A zona crepuscular é uma zona oceânica onde a luz solar começa a desaparecer.
2. Any of the vertical divisions of the ocean, such as epipelagic, mesopelagic, bathypelagic, etc.
Different species of fish inhabit different ocean zones.
Diferentes espécies de peixes habitam diferentes zonas oceânicas.
Synonyms
pelagic zoneocean layerwater column zonemarine zone
Antonyms
terrestrial zonecoastal zone

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
zona oceânica
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese scientific literature
Portugal
zona oceânica
Standard usage in European Portuguese scientific contexts
General
zona marinha
Alternative, slightly broader term used in both regions

Related Idioms & Phrases

the midnight zone
the twilight zone
the sunlight zone
explore the ocean zones
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