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Salinity of Oceans
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The Dead Sea
Salinity levels can surpass 300 ppt, extremely high due to evaporation outpacing inflow.
The Arctic Ocean
Average salinity level is about 32 ppt, considerably lower due to fresh water input.
The Southern Ocean
Average salinity level is around 34.7 ppt, impacted by Antarctic ice melt.
The Red Sea
Average salinity levels can exceed 40 ppt, among the highest due to extreme evaporation.
The Mediterranean Sea
Average salinity level is about 38 ppt, higher due to high evaporation and limited water exchange.
The Atlantic Ocean
Average salinity level is about 36.7 ppt, generally higher than the Pacific.
The Pacific Ocean
Average salinity level is about 35 ppt (parts per thousand).
The Indian Ocean
Average salinity level is around 35 ppt, varying with monsoon seasons.
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