Episode 03: Open Ocean -

Often called the "Sunlight Zone," this is where the majority of marine life thrives. It is the only layer where photosynthesis can occur, fueling the entire ocean's food web.

The open ocean is not a uniform mass of water. Instead, it is divided into distinct zones based on depth and the penetration of sunlight:

Exploring the Vast Blue: Episode 03 – Open Ocean Welcome to the latest installment of our series exploring the wonders of the deep. In , we venture far from the safety of the shore into the largest habitat on Earth: the pelagic zone. This vast expanse of blue covers over 70% of our planet's surface and remains one of the most mysterious and least explored frontiers. The Three Worlds of the Open Water