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Salinity of the ocean water is defined as the dissolved salt content in a body of water. The salinity of the ocean is 3.5%, the salinity increases as you approach the equator and decreases as you approach the poles.

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How much saltier is ocean water than your blood?

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What are three areas in the ocean where salinity may be less than average?

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Is the water in red sea less salty than average?

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