The highly productive seas along the equator are the result of the tropical convergence located there.

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The highly productive seas are often found in regions of upwelling, typically along the western coasts of continents and not directly at the equator. The equatorial regions can experience upwelling due to the divergence of surface currents, but the concept of "tropical convergence" does not directly explain high productivity.

The Highly Productive Seas Along the Equator Are the Result