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Adapted from Igor Yashayaev, Bedford Institute of Oceanography as seen in Abrupt Climate Change, Inevitable Surprises, National Research Council. Some more of Dr. Yashayaev's work on ocean conditions, including salinity, is found here

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Warmer Climate Accelerating Planet's Fresh Water Cycle

The North Atlantic is increasingly being freshened by surrounding seas that have become less salty over the past 40 years.