As time went on, and land continued to expand, it would push the salt layers upward, making domelike shapes. About 3.5% of the ocean’s weight comes from dissolved salts alone.

Two groups on the coast are trying to unlock the secret of making pure, clean, edible salt from sea water. One is a modern, innovative company and the other is recreating history.

Small square salt crystals are visible on the bottom of the container. What do you think happened to make the dissolved salt form into crystals again? The water evaporated and the sodium and chloride ...

A N.J. woman is making gourmet sea salt with water from the Jersey Shore . Updated: Jun. 06, 2025, 1:47 p.m. ... Sea salt is produced through the natural evaporation of seawater, ...

Scientists have created a solar-powered sponge that transforms seawater into drinkable water using microscopic channels and ...