One disadvantage to living near the surface of the ocean is ________.

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Living near the surface of the ocean can make maneuvering in the water difficult and increase the risk of encountering predators. Strong currents (A) may also affect the environment, but this is not necessarily a disadvantage to living near the surface. Waves (C) do not necessarily create difficulty in finding abundant food, as many surface-dwelling organisms feed on plankton and other organisms that are abundant near the surface. Similarly, while there may be competition for food (D), this is not necessarily a disadvantage specific to living near the surface of the ocean.

One Disadvantage to Living near the Surface of the Ocean