What is the meaning of "pelagic"?

[Mr. NiceGuy]

Originally Posted by kayakfisherman

Don't forget: Market Squid are considered pelagic.

Does anyone eat those things?

I tried cooking a Humboldt squid one year. I thought I would have a freezer full of squid steaks. It was not pleasant so I gave up on that idea.

I have always enjoyed small tender squid, cooked in a variety of ways. Octopus too.

Since DGF, in their infinite wisdom, has defined Market Squid as Coastal Pelagic, do you happen to have any favorite pelagic recipes for these?


EDIT: After dead squid languish in my sun-warmed bait bucket for half a day, they can get pretty nasty. I sometimes marinate those in Butt Juice. To my nose, at least, they smell fresher.
https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Cure-Butt.../dp/B0010FVPJ4