What is the photic zone? How deep is it in coastal waters versus the open ocean?

What is the photic zone? How deep is it in coastal waters versus the open ocean?



Answer: The photic zone is the upper layer of the ocean that is well-lit and where most primary production occurs. It is approximately 40 m deep in coastal waters and 100m deep in the open ocean

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