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The water from the Mediterranean Sea flows out beneath the Atlantic Ocean primarily due to differences in density and salinity. Mediterranean water is saltier and denser than the surrounding Atlantic water, especially as it exits through the Strait of Gibraltar. This denser Mediterranean water sinks beneath the lighter Atlantic water, creating a flow that is often referred to as the Mediterranean Outflow. This process contributes to the mixing of ocean waters and influences regional ocean currents.

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