Organisms that swim freely and maneuver actively in the water column are called what?

Zooplankton - Animals (mostly microscopic) which drift freely in the water column.

Explanation: Zooplankton, small floating or weakly swimming organisms that drift with water currents and, with phytoplankton, make up the planktonic food supply upon which almost all oceanic organisms are ultimately dependent.

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