Visitors often ask, “Why does the Dead Sea let you float?” The answer is simple. It’s because of the unique mix of density, ...

Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to ...

Sea water, in theory, could be used to help a fire. But, its salty components can do more harm than good, which is why ...

While the consequences of adding seawater to ecosystems are not yet well understood, we can gain insights on what to expect by considering the effects of sea-level rise.

We all know the sound, the feel and the look of the ocean. Especially the deep blue color that you can visualize just in ...

Additionally, salt water runoff into rivers, lakes, or other water bodies can disrupt aquatic ecosystems, threatening fish ...

With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?

Salt water from the ocean can cause rapid corrosion of firefighting equipment, and also raises environmental concerns.