Salinity Collection

Badwater Basin

Foam (salt) blown onto bank of saline coastal lake, water is 1. 3 - 1. 4 times more saline than normal seawater
Foam (salt) blown onto bank of saline coastal lake, water is 1.3 - 1.4 times more saline than normal seawater, Lake Thetis, Nambung N.P. Western Australia, Australia, February

Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image C017 / 6816
Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image. Computer model showing the salinity (dissolved salt-content) of the Atlantic Ocean, based on information recorded by the Aquarius spacecraft from December 2011

Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image C017 / 6820
Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image. Computer model showing the salinity (dissolved salt-content) of the oceans around Africa

Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image C017 / 6817
Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image. Computer model showing the salinity (dissolved salt-content) of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans

Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image C017 / 6819
Sea surface salinity, Aquarius image. Computer model showing the salinity (dissolved salt-content) of the Western Pacific Ocean

Sicily polytunnels
Intensive horticulture of tomatoes, aubergines, peppers and courgettes near the town of Pachino in the coastal area of south-eastern Sicily

Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8121
Thermohaline circulation. Computer artwork showing all 3 layers (shallow, middle and deep) of the large slow global currents driven by thermohaline circulation

Thermohaline circulation, artwork C016 / 8122
Thermohaline circulation. Computer artwork showing the large slow global currents (dotted line) driven by thermohaline circulation in the North Atlantic (upper right) and eastern Pacific (lower left)

Chott El Djerid salt lake, Tunisia C016 / 7489
Chott El Djerid salt lake. Person climbing a mound of salt at Chott El Djerid, Tunisia - a large endorheic salt basin in southern Tunisia

Sea surface salinity, 2012 global map C016 / 3796
Sea surface salinity, 20 January 2012 global map. The salinity (salt content) of the sea surface, used in climate models, depends on sea surface temperature and evaporation, winds

North-western Atlantic, oceanography data C016 / 3739
North-western Atlantic, oceanography data. Cutaway block diagram of the north-western Atlantic Ocean, showing in exaggerated form the height of land terrain and the depth of the seabed

Splitimage of Mangrove, Jellyfish Lake, Micronesia, Palau

Aerial photo of sea salt pans, Swakopmund, Namibia, Africa

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Salinity: The Hidden Beauty of Saltwater A lake, formed in a crater of volcano Pinatubo, reveals the mesmerizing effects on its crystal-clear waters. Witness the captivating split image of Mangrove and Jellyfish Lake in Micronesia's Palau, where salinity creates a unique ecosystem teeming with life. Venture into Badwater Basin, where the stark white salt flats glisten under the scorching sun, showcasing nature's remarkable ability to concentrate salinity. Marvel at the ethereal sight of foam blown onto the bank of a saline coastal lake; here, water is 3-1. 4 times more saline than normal seawater, creating an otherworldly landscape. Aquarius' sea surface salinity images (C017/6816) offer a glimpse into our planet's intricate balance as it captures variations in oceanic salt concentrations across vast expanses. Sicily polytunnels stand as testament to humanity's ingenuity in harnessing salinity for agricultural purposes while adapting to challenging environments. Delve into artwork depicting thermohaline circulation (C016/8121 & C016/8122), illustrating how temperature and salinity drive global ocean currents that shape our climate system. Explore Chott El Djerid salt lake in Tunisia (C016/7489), an awe-inspiring expanse where high levels create surreal reflections against desert landscapes. In this world full of hidden wonders shaped by varying degrees of salt concentration, we are reminded that even something as seemingly ordinary as "salinity" holds extraordinary beauty and significance within our natural world.