The land can be called a water planet with confidence, because the world ocean surrounding the land covers 71% of its entire surface. included in its composition, differ in many ways from each other. Including such a parameter as salinity meaning the number of salts dissolved in one liter of water under certain conditions. Salinity sea water Measure most often in "‰" (PROMILL). Now it will be not difficult to find out what the salted sea on the ground.
5. The Ionian Sea - salinity exceeds 38
The Ionian Sea is called part of the Mediterranean, which is washes the shores of southern Italy and Greece. The bottom of the sea is covered with sludge, and closer to the shores - sand and small shell. Its area is 169 thousand km², the maximum depth - 5,121 m. This is the most big depth On the whole Mediterranean Sea. Industrial collections of mackerel, Kefali, Tuna, Cambals are underway. The water of the Ionic Sea safe and very warm, even in February their temperature does not fall below 14 ° C, but in peak spa seasonIn August, reaches 25.5 ° C. Among its inhabitants can be called dolphins aphalines, huge turtles, octopus. And very dangerous marine heels and white sharks almost can not be found near the coast. Poisonous fish drainers who can cause an allergic response in humans are more active at night, in the afternoon buried in the sand.
4. Aegean Sea - salinity from 37 to 40.0
This semi-closed sea has about 20,000 islands and is located in the eastern part of the Mediterranean. Total area - 179 thousand km². Through the straits is connected to marble, black and Mediterranean Seas.. The salinity indicators of its waters increase that they are associated with universal warming. After bathing, it is recommended to wash off sea water, as it can adversely affect the skin condition and the mucous membrane of the eyes. In the Aegean Sea there is fisheries, the sponges are actively producing, they catch octopus. Due to the fact that this sea is little plankton, fisheries in its waters gradually falls into decline.
3. Ligurian Sea - Salon 38
This sea is located in the western part of the Mediterranean. The shores are incisive and rocky, but there are sandy beaches. In the Ligurian Sea, there are many small rivers, which originate in Apennines. On its shores there are important ports such as:
- Lympia, which is considered the sea gate of Nice.
- Savon cruise ports, spice having container and bulk terminals.
- The Genoese Port, which takes the first place in the trade volume in Italy.
Despite the high salinity of these waters, on the French-Italian coast of the Ligurian Sea is one of the most famous resort areas in the world - Riviera.
2. Mediterranean Sea - salinity from 36 to 39.5 ‰
The Mediterranean Sea is the relic of the ancient Ocean Tetis. It is considered one of the largest in size by sea, its area is 2.5 million km². His pool includes Azov, black and marble seas. The salinity of the sea fluctuates significantly, as water comes from the Atlantic through the Gibraltar Strait, the salinity of which is much lower. The amount of zooplankton in the Mediterranean Sea is relatively small, as a result of this, a bit and different species Fish, as well as marine animals and mammals. But in large quantities are algae, especially Peridine and diatoms. The bottom fauna is very poor because of a yellowish alley, which does not favor the development of life. Fish in the Mediterranean Sea - 550 species, of which 70 are endemics. More often than others are: mackerel, sardine, stavride, kefal, etc. There are larger "residents" - sharks, races, tuna. Sound mollusks are common.
1. Red Sea - salinity 41
The very saline of all, the Red Sea is in the tectonic depression, the depth of which can reach up to 3 km. Is the inner sea Indian Ocean. Hot climate, provoking a strong surface evaporation and a small amount of precipitation (approximately 100 mm per year), the absence of rivers flowing into the sea leads to a gradual increase in its salinity. Due to the lack of sludge and sand, which many in river waterThe Red Sea is characterized by extraordinary transparency and purity. The water temperature even in winter is +20 ° C, and in the summer - much higher.
Despite its salinity, the water of the Red Sea is amazed by a huge amount of fish living in it. But ichthyologists believe that only 60% of fish are openly capable of exist at great depth. The sea is unusually beautiful, and there are many interesting and sometimes funny inhabitants in it, but they are categorically prohibited to touch them. Corals, sponges, jellyfish, as well sea hedgehog, moray and poisonous sea snakes Potentially extremely dangerous. Any contact with them may end with a burn, significant blood loss or a sharply expressed allergic reaction, and sometimes with a fatal outcome. In warm sea waters, 44 types of sharks live. The most terrible of them is a tiger, which can easily attack a person.
Having considered separately, it is now easy to conclude what the salt sea is. The salinity of the very famous Dead Sea comes with 350, but in fact, despite the name, it is a light lake, which gradually dries.
Seas rating in salinity
On our planet about 80 seas. Of course, the Dead Sea would take the first step in the ranking, since his waters are famous for salinity. The dead sea is one of the very saline water bodies on earth, salting is 300-310 ‰, in some years to 350. But scientists call this reservoir lake.
- Red Sea with salinity in 42.
The Red Sea is between the shores of Africa and Asia. The Red Sea besides salinity and warmth boasts its transparency. Many tourists love to relax exactly on his shore.
2. The Mediterranean Sea has salinity in 39.5.
The Mediterranean Sea is washes in Europe and Africa. In addition to salinity, it can boast of warm waters - in the summer they heat up to 25 degrees above zero.
3. Aegean Sea with salinity at 38.5.
The water of this sea with a large sodium concentration can cause skin irritation. Therefore, after bathing, it is better to take a fresh shower. In summer, water warms up to 24 degrees Celsius. Its water is washed by the Balkan Peninsula, Malaya Asia and Crete Island.
four . Ionian Sea with salinity 38.
This is the most dense and salty Greek sea. His water allow poorly floating people to hone this skill, since high density will help keep the body afloat. The Square of the Ionian Sea - 169 thousand square kilometers. Washes the shores of southern Italy, Albania and Greece.
five . Japanese sea whose salinity is 35
There is a sea between the continent of Eurasia and the Japanese Islands. Also, its water is washed by the island of Sakhalin. The water temperature depends on geographic location: In the north - 0 - + 12 degrees, in the south - 17-26 degrees. Square of the Japanese Sea more than 1 million square kilometers.
6. Barents Sea with salinity 34.7-35
This isoral sea of \u200b\u200bthe Arctic Ocean. It is washes the coast of Russia and Norway.
7. Laptev Sea with salinity at 34.
Area - 662 thousand square kilometers. It is located between the Novosibirsk Islands and Northern Earth. The average annual water temperature is 0 degrees Celsius.
8. Chukchi Sea with salinity at 33.
In winter, the salinity of this sea rises to 33, in the summer period the salinity slightly decreases. The Chukotka Sea has an area of \u200b\u200b589.6 thousand km². average temperature In the summer - 12 degrees of heat, and in winter - almost 2 degrees Celsius.
9. White Sea Also distinguished by high salinity. In the surface layers, the indicator stopped at 26 percent, but at a depth it increases to 31 percent.
10. Sea Laptev. Salt is fixed at 28 percent
The sea has a harsh climate with a temperature below 0 ° C for more than nine months a year, a meager flora and fauna, as well as the low population on the coast. Most of the time, with the exception of August and September, it is under ice. The salty of sea water at the surface in the north-western part of the sea in winter is 34 ‰ (ppm), in the southern part - to 20-25 ‰, in summer, decreasing to 30-32 and 5-10, respectively. A strong effect on the salty of surface waters is the melting of ice and stock of Siberian rivers.
Do you know which substance is the most common on our planet? That's right, this is water, the greatest part of it is salty. Today we have to find out which of all the seas is the most salty on earth.
Here in the first place is the Red Sea, which in fact they are not at all. This is a lake that can be considered the most saline in the world. It is located between Africa and Asia in the tectonic depression, whose depth reaches 300 meters. The precipitation in this place is extremely rare, about 100 millimeters per year, while evaporation from the surface is already 2000 mm. It is this unusual imbalance that leads to elevated salt formation. Thus, the concentration of salt on one liter of water is a whole 41 grams, while in the Black Sea - 18, and in the Mediterranean - 25. The concentration of salts is constantly growing here, because no river falls into the lake, and the lack of water is fully compensated by the Aden . There is a very stable temperature - in the summer it is holding at + 27 ° C, and in winter - + 20 ° C. Since there are no external efflors, the water is unusually transparent and clean, which allows to observe a magnificent animal and vegetable world, even being on Pononton.
But next on our list, the very real sea is the dead, which is known for its healing properties On the whole world. It is located at the border of Jordan and Israel, located in the tectonic depression, which was formed several million years ago as a result of an Afro-Asian fault. It is a relatively small area, the maximum depth is 378 meters. Length - 67 km, and width - 18 km. Currently, the Jordan River flows into the sea, as well as several drying streams, which is why the volume of watercourse is constantly declining, and at the bottom there was a huge layer of Slah. Salt concentration here is simply huge - about 200 g per liter of water! It does not allow a person to drown, but if the water falls into the eyes, he will not decide on. That is why it is allowed to swim in the reservoir only in specially designated places, where there are shower cabins with fresh water. For a long time, the local dirt is used by people as a healing and cosmetic agent.
Unfortunately, the water level here constantly falls, which contributes to the drainage of the reservoir. As scientists say, if you do nothing, then after 5-7 centuries, there will be no trace from it. Therefore, a plan for the transfer of water from the Mediterranean and Red Seas is being developed, which are located nearby, in the dead. The project is estimated in several billion dollars, but it will be embodied as long as it is unknown.
The fact that water in the sea salty - everyone knows no obstacle. But answer the question of which the sea is the most salty on the planet, most people are most likely difficult. However, it was unlikely that a person was thinking about why the sea is salty and is there a life in the world in the world in the world.
1. Dead Sea
Saltness 270 ‰ The dead sea is the very saline in the world, which is located on the border of Israel and Jordan. The content of mineral substances is about 270 ‰, and the concentration of salts per 1 liter reaches 200 grams. In the composition of salts, the sea is significantly different from all others. It consists of 50% of magnesium chloride, as well as rich in potassium, bromine, calcium and many other mineral elements. From its water artificially crystallizes potash salts. Water has the highest density here, which is 1.3-1.4 g / m³, which eliminates the ability to drown.
In addition to unique salts, the sea contains therapeutic dirt that contain 45% of salts. Its features are the high pH value of 9, as well as bitter and oily water taste. Sea temperature can reach 40 degrees above zero, which creates intensive evaporation and promotes high density. If in other waters with high salting Material residents live, it is impossible to meet them in the waters of the dead sea.
There are about 80 seas throughout our planet. All of them are included in the waters of the World Ocean. As everyone knows, from school bench, the sea is salty, but they all differ in the saturation of different connections. The rating of the most saline seas on Earth is shown below.
White sea whose salinity is ‰.
One of the smallest seas on the planet is also one of the most salty. It is only 90 thousand square kilometers. Water in it is heated in summer to 15 degrees above zero, and in the winter it drops to 1 degree Celsius. In the White Sea dwell about 50 species of fish.
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Chukotka Sea with salinity at 33.
In winter, the salinity of this sea rises to 33, in the summer period salinity slightly decreases. The Chukotka Sea has an area of \u200b\u200b589.6 thousand square kilometers. The average temperature in the warm season is 12 degrees of heat, in the cold - almost 2 degrees Celsius.
The area of \u200b\u200bthis sea is 662 thousand square kilometers. It is located between the Novosibirsk Islands and Northern Earth. The average annual water temperature is 0 degrees Celsius.
The Barents Sea has salinity of 35.
Barents Sea is the most salty of all located on the territory Russian Federation. It is adjacent to, but almost 16 times surpasses it in the area. Waters are full of different types of fish due to the fact that the temperature of the water in the summer is about 12 degrees of heat. And this attracts many marine organisms, which, in turn, put the predatory fish.
The Japanese Sea, the salinity of which is 35, is located in our ranking on the 6th place.
It is sea between the continent of Eurasia and the Japanese Islands. Also, its water is washed by the island of Sakhalin. The Japanese Sea is considered one of the most saline seas in the world. The water temperature differs depending on the geographic position: in the north - 0 - + 12 degrees, in the south - 17-26 degrees Celsius. Square of the Japanese Sea more than 1 million square kilometers.
The Ionian Sea exceeds the salty of the past of our record holder by 3.
This is the most dense and salty Greek sea. His water allow poorly floating people to hone this skill, since high density will help keep the body afloat. IN summer period Water warms up to 26 degrees above zero. The Square of the Ionian Sea - 169 thousand square kilometers.
Aegean Sea with salinity at 38.5.
This sea ranks 4th in our ranking. Its with a large sodium concentration can cause human skin irritation. Therefore, after swimming in it, a fresh shower should be taken. In summer, water warms up to 24 degrees Celsius. Its water is washed by the Balkan Peninsula, Malaya Asia and Crete Island. The Aegean Sea with aged 20 thousand years old has an area of \u200b\u200b179 thousand square kilometers.
The Mediterranean Sea has salinity in 39.5.
Red Sea with salinity in 42.
It is located between the shores of Africa and Asia. Common Warm Waters provide favorable conditions for many fish and other marine organisms. The Red Sea besides salinity and warmth boasts. Many tourists love to relax exactly on his shore.
The Dead Sea has record indicators in salinity - 270.
Israel is the most salty on our planet. Its salinity in 270 makes it and the most dense on earth. Minerals saturation helps people to treat all sorts of ailments, but should not be in the water for too long - it can adversely affect human skin.
Mikhail Ilyin
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