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Requirement

6. Benthos, nekton and plankton

Required

Some biologically important properties of seawater. Define the three groups and name some plants and animals in each. The place and importance of phytoplankton in the oceanic food chain.

Where this step comes from

  1. Oceanography Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 6