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Which region would be ideal for fishing and why?

The continental shelf is very important from the point of view of humans. Extensive fishing grounds are found on the continental shelf. As this part is shallow, the sunlight reaches its bed. Algae, plankton, etc. grow here. This is food for fish.


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