Ocean Life and salinity Crossword

This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Oceans & Water has 17 clues. Answers range from 6 to 14 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.

solid material dissolved in water
maor constituent of seawater
sources of sea salts
process that increaces salinity
higher ocean temps founds in these regions
rapid decrease in temperature with depth
mass unit per volume
density increases rapidly with depth
temperatures just a few degrees above freezing
18% of ocean layering
all surface dwellers
animals capable of moving independently of ocean currents
most live in darkness in deep water
area where land and ocean meet and overlap
no sunlight; sparse life
the transfer of energy through organisms
involves feeding on a variety of animals