salt water

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust has highlighted a failing tidal valve and crumbling sea wall which are letting salt water flood grazing marshland and wash away birds' nests and reed beds.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Their hands, arms and legs bore wounds caused by the salt water.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

By combining gold, salt water, and light, they have built a special platform where these forces can actually be seen as colorful patterns.

From Science Daily • Oct. 23, 2025

The new pools are intended to handle year-round use, incorporating electric pool heaters, salt water and UV light water treatment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Here the smell of bodies and refuse was worse, trapped by the sweating moisture of salt water.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo