Definitions
The gently sloping seabed of the shallow water nearest to a continent, covering about 45 miles from the shore and deepening over the sloping sea floor to an average depth of 400 ft. It continues until it reaches the continental slope. (Source: GEMET/WRIGHT)
Hierarchy
Broader: Maritime zone
Alternative labels:
plate-forme continentale
Concept URI:
https://www.informea.org/en/terms/continental-shelf
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