Opportunity

Upwelling Ridge

Seafloor ridges lift deep, nutrient-rich water to the surface

In context

What it is

Seafloor ridges lift deep, nutrient-rich water to the surface

Why it matters

Upwelling Ridge can strengthen productivity, resilience, or recovery in marine ecosystems. It helps explain how favorable conditions support biodiversity and ecosystem function.

Ocean Literacy Connections

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  • How do different ocean conditions create different ecosystems and ways of life?

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