The neritic zone is the shallow part of the ocean that extends from the low tide mark to the edge of the continental shelf. It is characterized by abundant sunlight, relatively stable temperatures, and high biological productivity. This zone is significant for marine ecology, sedimentation, and the study of coastal processes.
Reference: Thurman, H. V., & Trujillo, A. P. (2010). “Essentials of Oceanography.” Prentice Hall.