Question

Where does most of the primary production occur in an ocean ecosystem?

A. first 50 feet

B. first 200 feet

C. first 300 feet

D. first 100 feet

Answer 1

B. First 200 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

The first 200 feet deep zone of the ocean is termed as Photic Zone of the ocean because this zone receives sufficient quantities of light so that the phytoplanktons that are found in this are become enable for Photosynthesis. This zone is critically important because we know that phytoplanktons are the primary producers in oceans and the food web of the ocean starts with these phytoplanktons. This zone is considered to be the area of highest net primary productivity.