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What are mesopelagic fish snacking on?

Can the ocean twilight zone be fished responsibly?

Spanning from about 200 to 1000 meters, this region is home to more than 10 billion tons of fish–in addition to squid, shrimp, and other invertebrates. Yet, little is known about its predators or their role in the ocean food web.

Find out about WHOI’s ongoing research from Oceanus: https://go.whoi.edu/oceanus-otz

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