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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Atlantic Ocean is slightly saltier than the Pacific Ocean.


See also:
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

keywords: nature, sea, water, salt, sodium chloride, trivia, fun fact, fact of the day


2 Comments

  • "you mad? you mad?!?" - the pacific ocean to the atlantic

    lmao

    By Blogger Kiki, at August 31, 2006 9:59 PM  

  • This fact is supported by the evidence of ships floating somewhat higher in the Atlantic verses the Pacific waters due to the increased buoyancy created by the higher concentration of salt in the water.

    Kahne

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at May 14, 2008 10:27 AM  

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