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Open Ocean

–Biotic Factors: phytoplankton, fish, dolphins, whales, seals, sea birds, etc.

–Abiotic Factors: temperature range varies with latitude & water depth; sunlight decreases with water depth & water density changes with temperature & salinity

The Sooty Tern is highly aerial and marine and will spend months flying at sea, returning to land only for breeding.
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