Most of the ocean's productivity occurs
A) in the open ocean.
B) in the intertidal zone.
C) in the neritic zone.
D) near hydrothermal vents.
E) in the benthic province.

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The neritic zone is the shallow part of the ocean next to the coast, where marine plants can anchor themselves to the seafloor and receive sunlight for photosynthesis. This makes it the most productive zone in the ocean, with high biodiversity and important commercial fisheries.

Most of the Ocean's Productivity Occurs