Nekton Ecology

Nekton are free-swimming organisms that can move independently of water currents.

Nekton use their fins, tails, or other body structures to propel themselves through the water.

Nekton are primarily found in the pelagic zone, which is the open ocean beyond the continental shelf.

The distribution of nekton is influenced by a combination of temperature, salinity, depth, and other environmental factors.

A group of nekton that swim together in a coordinated manner is called a school.

Some species of jellyfish are known for their ability to produce light through bioluminescence.

Diel vertical migration is the term for the vertical migration of nekton from deep water to the surface at night.

Octopuses are known for their ability to change color to camouflage themselves with their surroundings.

Nektoecology is the study of nekton and their interactions with their environment.

Electric eels are known for their ability to produce powerful electric shocks.

Bioacoustics is the study of sound production and reception in nekton.

Flying fish are known for their ability to leap out of the water and glide through the air.

Olfaction is the process by which nekton use their sense of smell to find food.

Sea turtles are known for their ability to navigate using Earth's magnetic field.

Vision is the process by which nekton use their sense of sight to find food.