seawater

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Researchers examined lava material drilled from deep below the South Atlantic Ocean to measure how much CO2 becomes incorporated into these rocks through interactions between seawater and the cooling volcanic material.

From Science Daily

"Dissolved neodymium and its isotopic fingerprint in seawater are excellent indicators of the origin of deep-water masses," explains Dr. Marcus Gutjahr.

From Science Daily

This steady absorption of carbon makes seawater progressively more acidic over time.

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Because radio and GPS signals cannot easily pass through seawater, sonobuoys are vital to modern naval detection systems and they are routinely used by navies during exercises and operations.

From BBC

In addition, the shifting weight of seawater also applies pressure to the rocks below.

From Science Daily