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Why do oceangraphers take measurement Of the conductivity of the Seawater.

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Oceanographers take measurements of the conductivity of seawater because it is directly related to the salinity of the water. Salinity is an important factor in understanding ocean circulation, climate patterns, and the distribution of marine life.
Conductivity measurements can also help identify the location of underwater volcanic activity and the movement of ocean currents.
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