In the ocean deep, where light is scarce,
Lies the disphotic zone, a place quite rare.
But in the layers above, where sunbeams shine,
The euphotic zone is where life begins to climb.

There, the phytoplankton dance and sway,
With chlorophyll to capture light each day.
Their tiny bodies, so important and small,
Provide food for all creatures, big and tall.

The zooplankton come to feast and play,
And bioluminescence lights up the way.
A magical sight, like stars in the sea,
This glowing wonder is a sight to see.

So let us all remember, beneath the waves,
Life is teeming in mysterious ways.
And from the depths, to the shining light,
The ocean's beauty is always in sight.

Reflections

1. What is the disphotic zone, and why is it a rare place in the ocean?
2. What is the euphotic zone, and why is it important for life in the ocean?
3. Who lives in the euphotic zone, and how do they interact with each other?