sentence: Seaweeds occupy a wide range of ecological niches.
sentences_before: Another common requirement is a firm attachment point. As a result, seaweeds most commonly inhabit the littoral zone and within that zone more frequently on rocky shores than on sand or shingle.
sentences_after: The highest elevation is only wetted by the tops of sea spray, the lowest is several meters deep. In some areas, littoral seaweeds can extend several miles out to sea. The limiting factor in such cases is sunlight availability. The deepest living seaweeds are the various kelps.
concept_name: seaweed
headings: Seaweed Ecology
categories: Algae