Composition, structure and dynamics of the epipelagic nekton communities.    From Wordnik.com.  [Fisheries and aquaculture in the North Pacific (Bering Sea)] Reference

Plankton are unable to swim against ocean currents, while larger nekton such as fish and squid can swim against the flow of the water.    From Wordnik.com.  [Plankton] Reference

Brodeur R.D., and D.M. Ware, 1995. interdecadal variability in distribution and catch rates of epipelagic nekton in the Northeast Pacific Ocean.    From Wordnik.com.  [California Current large marine ecosystem] Reference

Within the plankton, holoplankton are those that spend their entire life cycle in the plankton, while meroplankton are those organisms that are only planktonic for part of their lives (usually the larval stage), and then move into the nekton or a benthic habitat.    From Wordnik.com.  [Plankton] Reference

The plankton, which drifts upon the surface of the sea, is distinct from the nekton, which swims submerged.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Worst Journey in the World Antarctic 1910-1913] Reference

He proceeded to draw divisions between the bottom organisms without power of motion, benthon, the nekton motile life in mid-water, and the plankton or floating life.    From Wordnik.com.  [Scott's Last Expedition Volume I] Reference

One is nekton.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Hindu - Front Page] Reference