Which one of the following results due to the ‘edge effect’ between cold and warm ocean waters?
Development of dense phyto- planktons rich in diatoms
Decrease in fish population in the area
Decrease in mussel population in the area
Decrease in primary productivity of the area
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UPSC Geoscientist – 2022
– Upwelling brings nutrients from the deep ocean to the surface.
– Increased surface nutrients fuel phytoplankton growth (primary productivity).
– Diatoms are common and abundant phytoplankton in nutrient-rich waters.