what are some limiting factors of animals in the marine biome?

Question

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Answer 1

lack of oxygen, lack of light, lack of nutrients, predators like everywhere else, etc.

Answer 2

Well, it depends on what particular part of the biome you are talking about. Near the surface, light is often limiting, as it is what provides energy for the planktonic creatures. In coral reefs, space is usually limiting, and in the deep sea zone, food is limiting, as it trickles down from above.