20 Oceans WITHIN Oceans – Hypersaline Basins

20 Oceans WITHIN Oceans – Hypersaline Basins

Deep below the open sea there are isolated pools of water known as hypersaline basins. These features form when ancient salt deposits dissolve and create dense brine that settles into self-contained pockets. Each basin has its own chemistry and its own physical boundaries. Credit to : Top Fives