Estuary light penetration
How far does light travel in the ocean?
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Predicting water clarity and light penetration in estuaries. 17 May Fine sediment loads delivered to estuaries by rivers are higher today than prior to.
While light typically does not penetrate more than a few meters in turbid estuarine habitats, many estuaries have vast shallow subtidal areas where light can.
Description:Light Light reaches the bottom in shallow waters, which allows photosynthetic organisms to live in these habitats. Light regulates photosynthesis, which is the process that allows plants to produce organic matter from carbon dioxide. Heterotrophs other-feeding use the organic matter produced by autotrophs for food and energy in a process called respiration.
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