1. Fish or other marine animals that live in the open ocean rather than near the coast or sea floor.
Usage: plural form; often used in fishing and marine biology contexts
2. In art and literature, works or themes relating to the sea and ocean life.
Usage: less common usage; primarily in specialized or artistic contexts

Examples

• Tuna and mackerel are common pelagics found in deep ocean waters.
• The fishing fleet specializes in catching pelagics rather than bottom-dwelling species.
• Pelagics migrate long distances across ocean basins in search of food.
• Marine biologists study pelagics to understand ocean ecosystems.
• Many pelagics are fast swimmers adapted to life in the open sea.