Marine Oceanic Surface Layer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-016566",
  "term": "Marine Oceanic Surface Layer",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The interface between the atmosphere and the water column, extending to a depth of several centimeters. Surface films, floating vegetation, and aggregations of materials or biota accumulate at the surface, which also represents the surface of maximum exchange of atmospheric gases, heat, and light.",
  "references": [
    "Federal Geographic Data Committee Coastal and Marine Ecological Classification Standard, June 2012 FGDC-STD-018-2012"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/marine-oceanic-surface-layer/"
}