There are several types of plants that live in the ocean, including:
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Phytoplankton: These are single-celled organisms that float near the surface of the water and are the base of the ocean food chain. They are found in the euphotic zone, which is the area of the ocean where sunlight penetrates.
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Red algae: These are multicellular plants that can be found in both shallow and deep waters. They are found in the euphotic and disphotic zones.
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Kelp: These are large, multicellular plants that grow in shallow waters near the shore. They are found in the euphotic zone.
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Seagrass: These are flowering plants that grow in shallow waters near the shore. They are found in the euphotic zone.
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Sargassum: This is a type of brown algae that floats on the surface of the water and forms large mats. It is found in the aphotic zone, which is the area of the ocean where sunlight does not penetrate.
Other ocean plants include sea lettuce, sea anemone, Irish moss, manatee grass, wakame, waterwheel plant, and sugar kelp. Marine plants are crucial parts of the environment as they provide food and shelter for small fish, and they also provide about 70-80% of the oxygen on Earth.
