Remote sensing of chlorophyll a concentrations in the Earth's oceans has revealed that marine plankton biomass is
A) nearly homogenous over huge expanses of ocean.
B) highest in the open ocean.
C) highest in the warmest waters.
D) highest in the deepest waters.
E) highest in cooler, upwelling areas near shore.

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Remote sensing of chlorophyll a concentrations in the Earth's oceans has shown that marine plankton biomass is highest in cooler, upwelling areas near the shore. These areas have high nutrient content and are productive due to the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the deep ocean.

Remote Sensing of Chlorophyll a Concentrations in the Earth's Oceans