Does Salinity Decrease the Dissolved Oxygen Concentration in Water Samples?

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Salinity has a direct impact on dissolved oxygen concentration in water samples. As salinity increases, the concentration of dissolved oxygen decreases. This is evident when comparing freshwater and seawater samples at the same temperature, with seawater typically exhibiting lower dissolved oxygen levels. Recent studies support this correlation, confirming that higher salinity leads to reduced oxygen availability in aquatic environments.
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Does salinity decrease the dissolved oxygen concentration in a water sample? For example, if one has two water samples, a freshwater sample and a seawater sample, at the same temperature, will the seawater sample have a lower dissolved oxygen concentration?

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