What is the meaning of pelagic?

adjective

  • Relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean.
    • usage: "oceanic islands like Bermuda"; "oceanic currents"; "oceanic birds"; "pelagic organisms"; "pelagic whaling"
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