90% of all marine species found in Coastal Zone- Environment & Biodiversity
Q. It is said that 90% of all marine species are found in- Published on 28 Aug 15a. Coastal Zone
b. Estuaries
c. Bathyal Zone
d. Ocean
ANSWER: Coastal Zone
The coastal zone is the area of interaction between land and the ocean, but there is no clear definition of the zone. On seaward side, it is commonly taken to extend upto gently sloping, shallow edge of the continental shelf. On the landward side, we could define the limit of the zone as the high tide line or even up to the watershed. Maximum diversity of marine organisms is found in the tidal zone that is near the shore.
