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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Facts About the Aphotic (Midnight) Zone of the Ocean

For Students 9th - 10th
The aphotic zone of the ocean receives less than one percent of sunlight penetration. It extends from between 200 to 1,000 m, or 660 to 3,300 ft, down to the seafloor. Learn about the characteristics of this zone and the adaptations the...