Benthos

A starfish on the beach at Kawau Island, Hauraki Gulf. Project Kahurangi. New Zealand 2021.

What Does “Benthos” Mean? Benthos refers to organisms that live on, in, or near the seabed, also known as the benthic zone. These organisms can include crabs, corals, worms, sea stars, and various types of algae. What is the Benthic Zone? The benthic zone is the ecological region at the bottom of a body of […]