Why did the British naturalist Edward Forbes conclude that animal life could not exist in the sea below a depth of 55 meters?

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At the time scientist knew only about surface organisms and applied what was known of their natural history and environmental requirements to sustain life to the deep-sea environment. As light gradually is reduced with depth, so is photosynthesis, and thus grazers would be limited. The low light would make finding a mate nearly impossible. Temperatures in the deep remained too cold throughout the year as surface organisms often expand their populations during the warmer periods. Pressure on these animals often was thought to increase beyond their ability to compensate.

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