neritic

Relating to or inhabiting the ocean waters between the low tide mark and a depth of about 200 meters (656 feet).

Of or pertaining to the water near the coast, as contrasted with the high sea.

Relating to the belt or region of shallow water adjoining the seacost.

Describing a marine environment of shallow waters

relating to the region of shallow water adjoining the seacoast

of or relating to the region of the sea over the continental shelf which is less than 200 meters deep