Explain why the open ocean is often called a "marine desert"

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22 May, 15:10

Explain why the open ocean is often called a "marine desert"

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Blue Planet - Open Ocean

Teachable Moments: The open ocean is often referred to as a "marine desert." ... However, the biodiversity in the open ocean, away from the flow of nutrients from the coasts, is the lowest for all aquatic ecosystems.