Tag: Hypersaline lakes

While the ocean contains approximately 35 grams of salt per liter, human kidneys can only produce urine with a maximum salt concentration of around 1.2%. This physiological limitation means that drinking water with a salinity level significantly higher than fresh water is impossible and dangerous.

With an average salinity over 9 times higher than the ocean, the Dead Sea contains the most minerals of any sea, boasting a unique composition with exceptionally high levels of magnesium, calcium, and potassium. This landlocked body of water between Jordan, Israel, and Palestine is famously buoyant due to its mineral density, offering a truly unique geological and therapeutic environment.