Nutrients in coral reefs are .
A) extremely limited, which is why productivity is lower than the deep ocean
B) so plentiful that there is no limit to phytoplankton growth
C) largely trapped below the pycnocline
D) recycled efficiently because the water is shallow

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Coral reefs are highly productive ecosystems despite being in nutrient-poor waters because they efficiently recycle nutrients in the shallow water, allowing for high productivity.

Nutrients in Coral Reefs Are