Mediterranean Sea

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Mediterranean Sea

Low-lying coast on the Gulf of Tunis, at Al-Marsā, northeastern Tunisia.

Earth; satellite image

Messinian Stage

Map of climatic zones.

Caspian-Mediterranean pipeline

Exploring underwater caves at Calanques National Park

Why is seawater so salty?

Encountering a newborn sperm whale

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Mediterranean Sea

Low-lying coast on the Gulf of Tunis, at Al-Marsā, northeastern Tunisia.

Earth; satellite image

Messinian Stage

Map of climatic zones.

Caspian-Mediterranean pipeline

Exploring underwater caves at Calanques National Park

Why is seawater so salty?

Encountering a newborn sperm whale

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