Why is the Mediterranean sea not salty?

The Mediterranean Sea looses its water These are the best conditions for wonderful summer holidays at the beach, but also for a high rate of water evaporation. The Mediterranean Sea looses in this way nearly one meter of its water height every year! This evaporating water leaves all its salts in the remaining water.



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