The aphotic zone, starting at 3,000 feet, is dark and lacks plants and cyanobacteria. Animals survive on carcasses, other animals, and bacteria. The zone is divided into the bathypelagic and abyssopelagic zones, with high pressure and decreasing biodiversity. Bioluminescent animals include the monkfish, while bottom eaters include blobfish and coffinfish. Rare sharks, such as the […]
The photic zone receives light while the aphotic zone does not, and the size of the aphotic zone affects primary productivity. The aphotic zone begins where less than 1% of light penetrates and varies based on turbidity. The deep ocean aphotic zone is home to bioluminescent animals and is relatively deserted compared to the photic […]
