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Gulf of Mexico Animals are not randomly distributed in the oceans. Species inhabit areas that provide life-supporting needs such as shelter, feeding, and reproduction. Many species seasonally migrate or inhabit large home ranges to meet biological needs. ANIMAL DISTRIBUTION Sea surface height from satellite data. Sea surface height can indicate areas of upwelling and downwelling. Oceanic features affect the distribution and abundance of protected species. Some important features include seafloor relief (e.g., shelf edges and canyons), water temperature, ocean currents (e.g., the Loop Current), and cyclonic and anti-cyclonic eddies.
Gulf of Mexico The continental shelf extends seaward until it reaches a depth of approximately 200m. At the edge of the shelf, the seafloor descends down a slope to much greater water depths. CONTINENTAL SHELF Protected species are often found near oceanographic features in the Gulf of Mexico. For example, areas of mixing and upwelling near the shelf edge, oceanic fronts, currents, and cyclonic eddies are all areas where many species find foraging opportunities or hunt their preferred prey.
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