Question

which ocean zone usually contains warm waters rich in marine life?

abyssal

neritic

the continental shelf

bathypelagic

Explanation:

The neritic zone is part of the pelagic zone and is relatively shallow. It receives more sunlight, which promotes photosynthesis by phytoplankton. This, in turn, supports a rich food web. The abyssal zone is deep, cold, and has high pressure with limited light. The bathypelagic zone is also deep and dark. The continental shelf is a land - extension under the ocean but the neritic zone (which is over the continental shelf in terms of water column) is more specifically about the water column with warm (due to shallowness and sunlight absorption) and rich marine life.

Answer:

neritic