Asked by Aashma Bista on May 08, 2024
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What are some limiting factors of the surface layer of the open sea?
Surface Layer
The topmost layer of soil or material that covers the surface of an area, often subject to the most direct environmental interactions.
Open Sea
A large body of saltwater that is not enclosed by land; often referred to as the open ocean, it is deep and located away from coastal areas.
- Outline the determinants influencing diversity of life and productivity in marine environments.
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Huy?n TrangMay 10, 2024
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nitrates,phosphates,iron,and other nutrients are often in short supply and limit net primary productivity
Learning Objectives
- Outline the determinants influencing diversity of life and productivity in marine environments.
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