Oceans are Deserts

Summary Although the open ocean comprises 65% of the Earth's surface it only produces as much biomass per unit of area as a desert. What a waste. On land, plants are the foundation for the biomass. In the oceans it's phytoplankton. But in the vast volume of the oceans the environments that provide enough sunlight and mineral nutrients for phytoplankton thrive is very limited.

SUnknownOceans are Deserts

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Stars : Caelan Kelley

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 14, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Nebula Channel Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : Standard Broadcast

Summary Although the open ocean comprises 65% of the Earth's surface it only produces as much biomass per unit of area as a desert. What a waste. On land, plants are the foundation for the biomass. In the oceans it's phytoplankton. But in the vast volume of the oceans the environments that provide enough sunlight and mineral nutrients for phytoplankton thrive is very limited.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 14, 2019

Countries of origin : United States

Official sites : Nebula Channel Official YouTube Channel

Language : English

Production companies : Standard Broadcast

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