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How many zones are in the ocean?

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Answer:

There are 3 zones:

1) Sunlight zone- from the surface of the water to approx. 600 feet.

2) Twilight zone- 600 feet to about 2600 feet down.

3) Midnight zone- 2000 meters down to the sea-floor.

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