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Aphotic Zone or 'Midnight' Zone.
No Sunlight Reaches the Layer of Oceanreferred to as the Aphotic Zone or 'Midnight' Zone- this is at Ocean Depths of 1000+ Meters. The Aphotic Zone (sometimes called the 'Midnight' Zone), exists at depths below 1000 meters. No Sunlight Reaches this Zone at all, it is completely absent of light; hence the slang term for it, the 'Midnight' Zone.
Detailed ExplanationOceans consist of 3 Zones, the Zones are classified by the amount of Light that passes through. The top two Ocean layers allow for Sunlight to penetrate through, however NOT the Third & Deepest Ocean Layer.
Euphotic Zone or 'Sunlight' Zone - Depth 200 Meters:
The top most 200 meters of ocean is called the Euphotic Zone (or called the 'Sunlight' Zone). Sunlight travels easily through this Zone of the Ocean and plant-life is widespread.
Dysphotic Zone or 'Twilight' Zone - Depth 200 Meters - 1000 Meters:
This layer, immediately beneath the Euphotic Zone/'Sunlight' Zone, between 200 meters and 1000 meters is called the Dysphotic Zone (or more commonly called the 'Twilight' Zone). Sunlight dissipates quickly as the depth increases, and very little light penetrates throughout this, Dysphotic Zone.
Aphotic Zone or 'Midnight' Zone - Depth 1000+ Meters:
The Aphotic Zone (sometimes called the 'Midnight' Zone), exists at depths below 1000 meters. No Sunlight Reaches this Zone at all, it is completely absent of light; hence the slang term for it - 'Midnight' Zone.
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∙ 15y agoAnything below about 400 feet deep is pretty dark.
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Where does the greatest amount of solar energy reach the surface of the ocean?
The greatest amount of solar energy reaches the surface of the ocean near the equator. This is because the sun's rays are more direct at the equator, resulting in higher solar intensity. Additionally, the equatorial regions generally experience less cloud cover, allowing more sunlight to reach the surface of the ocean.
What zone does sunlight reach through?
aphotic zone
How much time it take to reach sunlight to earth?
about seven minutes
What part of the moon is always in sunlight?
The part pointing toward the Sun.
Why is the sky light blue in the day time?
It is the reflection of the sunlight off the ocean water on earth.
Difference between photic zone and aphotic zone?
Photic Zone: part of the ocean that receives sunlight Aphotic Zone: area in an ocean where sunlight does not reach and photosynthesis does not occur
What organisms does require sunlight to live?
Some that live in the bottom of the ocean, where no sunlight can reach it.
Which zone of the ocean does sunlight never reach?
Aphotic zone.
What will happen if algae sink at the bottom of the ocean where no sunlight could reach?
It will die.
What organism does not require sunlight to live?
Some that live in the bottom of the ocean, where no sunlight can reach it.
What is the temp of the open ocean zone?
surface/ open ocean zone was warmer than the deep ocean. Sunlight can reach the open ocean so the temp. is warm.
I can reach a depth of about 80 meters in an ocean. I am not a human being or not man-made thing.Who am I?
sunlight i suppose
Can you get sunlight in the ocean?
yes sunlight can get in the ocean without sunlight many marine life would not exist
Where do many shellfish and ocean fish speand the the first part of their lives?
In the calm, sunlight of estuaries.
Is there sunlight in the Arctic Ocean?
Yes, there is sunlight in the Arctic Ocean, except during the winter.
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 term describes the upper part of the ocean into which sunlight penetrates?
epipelagic, or also known as the photic zone
