The ocean

A) lacks life below the first several hundred feet.
B) has zooplankton but not phytoplankton.
C) covers little of the Earth's surface.
D) is not affected by freshwater pollution.
E) covers three-fourths of the planet.

Freshwater Pollution

Contamination of lakes, rivers, and streams by harmful substances, leading to negative environmental and health effects.

Phytoplankton

Phytoplankton are microscopic photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic environments, forming the base of most marine and freshwater food webs.

Zooplankton

Small, often microscopic animals found in aquatic ecosystems, serving as a crucial part of the food web by consuming phytoplankton.