The Sublittoral Zone outlines the stretch above the high water level. When the Sublittoral Zone was formed there was only a few species to be found. The species were distributed sparsely, sometimes at a depth that was not natural to them compared to other areas of Iceland! The area can generally be found about 150 to 300 meters in depth. The Sublittoral Zone can have very hot temperatures and then freezing cold ones. Their average temperature is about 14-25 degrees Celsius (57-75 F). There is a great abundance of plant and animal life in this zone because the sunlight can reach the bottom in most areas. Here are some of the species that live in the Sublittoral Zone, a sea star, red algae, hermit crabs, sea urchins, chiton and many more. There are many nutrients to be found too! The sublittoral zone comprises only a small area along the coast of the open ocean. The sublittoral zone corresponds roughly to the limit of the continental shelf. It also concurs with the epipelagail of the free water masses. The light from the surface is extremely important.
General information/facts:
The Sublittoral Zone outlines the stretch above the high water level. When the Sublittoral Zone was formed there was only a few species to be found. The species were distributed sparsely, sometimes at a depth that was not natural to them compared to other areas of Iceland! The area can generally be found about 150 to 300 meters in depth. The Sublittoral Zone can have very hot temperatures and then freezing cold ones. Their average temperature is about 14-25 degrees Celsius (57-75 F). There is a great abundance of plant and animal life in this zone because the sunlight can reach the bottom in most areas. Here are some of the species that live in the Sublittoral Zone, a sea star, red algae, hermit crabs, sea urchins, chiton and many more. There are many nutrients to be found too! The sublittoral zone comprises only a small area along the coast of the open ocean. The sublittoral zone corresponds roughly to the limit of the continental shelf. It also concurs with the epipelagail of the free water masses. The light from the surface is extremely important.