ALL meanings of deep scattering layer
deep scat·ter·ing lay·er
D d - noun deep scattering layer any of the stratified zones in the ocean which reflect sound during echo sounding, usually composed of marine organisms which migrate vertically from c. 250 to 800 m (c. 820 to 2,625 ft) 3
- noun deep scattering layer a zone of biological origin within the ocean, at a depth of 900–1200 feet (270–360 meters), which scatters sounding echoes. 1