What is the salinity of the Atlantic Ocean?

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The surface waters of the North Atlantic have a higher salinity than those of any other ocean, reaching values exceeding 37 parts per thousand in latitudes 20° to 30° N. The basic salinity value of the Atlantic Ocean is highest in the North Atlantic, at 35.5 parts per thousand, and lowest in the South Atlantic, at 34.5 parts per thousand.

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