A food chain in the open ocean, from the base up, would be

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The food chain in the open ocean starts with phytoplankton, which are the primary producers. Zooplankton feed on phytoplankton, and sand lance feed on zooplankton. Finally, humpback whales feed on sand lance. Therefore, option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because tuna is not found in the open ocean's food chain. Option C is incorrect because it is inverted, and phytoplankton is not found at the top of the food chain. Option D is incorrect because albatross mainly feeds on fish, squid, and krill but not on cod.

A Food Chain in the Open Ocean, from the Base