The high productivity and short food chains of ____ areas support the greatest biomass of any planktonic system.

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Upwelling areas bring nutrient-rich deep water to the surface, fueling the growth of phytoplankton and supporting a high productivity and biomass of zooplankton and other marine organisms. The short food chains in these areas mean that there are fewer steps between the primary producers and higher trophic levels, allowing for more energy to be transferred along the food chain.

The High Productivity and Short Food Chains of ____ Areas