Sunlit Zone - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
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Last updated 15 Jul 2024
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The upper layer of the ocean is known as the sunlit, or euphotic, zone. Because water strongly absorbs light, sunlight penetrates only to depths of about 200 meters (656 feet).
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