Researchers have found that whales consume approximately _____ of the ocean's NPP (net primary productivity).

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Whales consume approximately 12 percent of the ocean's NPP, which is the amount of organic matter produced by plants through photosynthesis that is available to support the rest of the food web. This emphasizes the important role that these marine mammals play in ocean ecosystems.

Researchers Have Found That Whales Consume Approximately _____ of the Ocean's