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What makes the ocean salty?

If you go swimming in a lake, the water is fresh; when you dive into the ocean, it tastes salty. But why?

Learn more: https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/did-you-know/what-makes-the-ocean-salty/

SEARCH RELATED TOPICS: How the Ocean Works / Ocean Chemistry

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