Which of the following parts of the ocean are likely to support the lowest net primary productivity?

A) Areas beneath the subtropical highs
B) Areas where upwelling is occurring
C) Shallow seas
D) Middle-to-high-latitude areas


A) Areas beneath the subtropical highs

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