Oceans Crossword Puzzle

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Oceans & Water has 12 clues. Answers range from 4 to 16 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

an underwater landmass
the sloping region between a continental shelf and rise
the salt content of a body of water
the cycle of rising and falling of the surface of bodies of water
a transfer of energy
movement of ocean water that flows in one of the Earth's oceans
a large underwater mountain
organisms that live on or in the bottom of a body of water
the small and microscopic organisms drifting or floating in the sea or fresh water
aquatic animals that are able to swim and move independently of water currents
a long narrow ditch
an underwater plain on the deep ocean floor