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Somewhere in the Mesopelagic Zone (200m to 1000m). Although enough sunlight makes it here for some animals it is too dim for photosynthesis. There is no sunlight beneath this zone.
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How far down does sunlight go in an ocean?
Sunlight can penetrate into the ocean to an average depth of about 200 meters (656 feet). This depth can vary depending on factors such as water clarity, time of day, and geographic location. Beyond this depth, the ocean becomes progressively darker as less sunlight is able to penetrate.
Why are deep areas of the ocean dark?
The further down, the less sunlight is able to penetrate into the darkness.
Why is it impossible for plankton to live in the deepest part of the ocean?
Because they need sunlight, which can't penetrate that deep.
Which ocean zone does sunlight penetrate?
The epipelagic zone is the region in the ocean that is exposed to a sufficient enough amount of sunlight to allow photosynthesis to occur.
What is portion of the marine biome that is shallow enough for sunlight to penetrate called?
Sunlight can penetrate through the limnetic zone into the profundal zone.
To what depth does sunlight penetrate the ocean?
Sunlight sufficient to power photosynthesis in marine plants penetrates to a depth of approximately (~660 feet). Sunlight decreases from this depth to approximately 900 meters (~3000 feet) where sunlight no longer penetrates. This sunlight-less region is known as the aphotic zone.
The well lit portion of the ocean?
Photic zone, is the area where all of the photosynthetic organisms live because is shallow enough that sunlight is able to penetrate
Can sunlight penetrate the aphotic zone?
Yes it can
Is it possible for food chains to exist in a cave or the ocean depths where no sunlight can penetrate?
Yep! it's called chemosynthesis which is like photosynthesis but it depends on heat and suitable chemicals-not light.
How is life in the dark depths of the ocean still fed from sunlight above?
Though very little to no sunlight can penetrate the deep depths of the oceans, it can indirectly aid deep ocean life by providing energy for organisms that reside above in areas where sunlight is present. When those organisms die, they sink to the bottom and provide food and nutrients for the organisms that dwell beneath.
Can you get sunlight in the ocean?
yes sunlight can get in the ocean without sunlight many marine life would not exist
Is there sunlight in the Arctic Ocean?
Yes, there is sunlight in the Arctic Ocean, except during the winter.
