Is a moray eel a plankton nekton or benthos?

A moray eel is classified as nekton. Nekton refers to organisms that can swim freely and are capable of moving independently of water currents. Moray eels are active swimmers found in coral reefs and rocky areas, where they hunt for prey. They are not classified as plankton (drifting organisms) or benthos (organisms living on or near the seafloor).