Chen & Tung claim that changes in salinity in the North Atlantic is the driver of decadal variation in ocean mixing, rather than the IPO. (skepticalscience.com)
Aquarius will be able to measure changes in salinity caused by evaporation, rain and snow, and melting sea ice. (scientificamerican.com)
Observing changes in salinity helps scientists understand ocean circulation and currents, the global water cycle, and other fundamental features of the seas. (earthobservatory.nasa.gov)