Primary production on soft-bottomed subtidal communities is highest in:

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Seagrass beds are known to have high productivity due to the high light availability and nutrient-rich sediments that support the growth of seagrasses. They also provide habitat for a diverse range of species, making them important ecosystems. Salt marshes and mangrove forests are also productive ecosystems, but they are not soft-bottomed subtidal communities. Oyster reefs and coral reefs are hard-bottomed ecosystems and are not considered soft-bottomed subtidal communities.

Primary Production on Soft-Bottomed Subtidal Communities Is Highest In