There Is Less Biomass Per Unit Volume Available for Harvesting

question 48

Multiple Choice

There is less biomass per unit volume available for harvesting in the open ocean, as compared to upwelling and coastal zones, because

• A) there are less nutrients.
• B) there is less oxygen.
• C) the salinity is greater.
• D) the temperature is lower.
• E) All of these are correct.

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