Among marine systems, primary productivity is highest in tropical portions of the major oceans, far from terrestrial influences.

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Primary productivity is highest in areas where nutrient-rich waters are brought to the surface, such as upwelling zones along coastlines and in polar regions, rather than in the nutrient-poor, clear waters of tropical oceans far from terrestrial influences.

Among Marine Systems, Primary Productivity Is Highest in Tropical Portions