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The euphotic zone or photic zone is the depth to which net primary production occurs in a body of water. The size of the zone is controlled by the availability of light and the degree to which the water column in question is mixed.
The euphotic zone or photic zone is the depth to which net primary production occurs in a body of water. The size of the zone is controlled by the availability of light and the degree to which the water column in question is mixed.