What are some characteristics of the 4 zones of the ocean?

Intertidal zone - this is the area between low tide and high tide. It is underwater during high tide and above water during low tide. The intertidal zone is where lots of people like to look for seashells on the beach while the tide is down. read more

Benthic zone - this is the area along the bottom of an aquatic ecosystem (such as the ocean) where plants and creatures live. So basically it's synonymous with the seabed. According to the internet, the above are the zones people consider the “major” zones. read more

Video: Characteristics of Different Ocean Zones The oceans can be divided into horizontal and vertical zones. These divisions help us better understand the characteristics of these vast bodies of water. read more

Oceanic Zones. There are four major oceanic zones where plants and animals live in the ocean. The four major zones are intertidal zone, neritic zone, open ocean zone and benthic zone. These zones contain the largest ecosystem on Earth. read more

Video: Characteristics of Different Ocean Zones The oceans can be divided into horizontal and vertical zones. These divisions help us better understand the characteristics of these vast bodies of water. read more