How does the salt go into the sea?

"How does the salt get into the sea?" the small girl asked her father, her wide brown eyes fixed on him. Her father was not just her DAD, but also her best friend, and he meant everything to her. He had all of the answers to the questions she was continuously asking. He was the one who taught her to look deeper and closer. He was the one who taught her how to appreciate the natural beauty around her. For her, he was the rock in the sea.

He stared down at her, seeing her little face light up as he waited for her response. "I'm not sure," he admitted. "I'm not sure."

She stared at him, her mouth open, her curling red lips straining to express something. But she shut her mouth, opened it again, and questioned him, "Why don't you know? You always know everything. Why don't you respond to that question?" She wasn't sure if he was just teasing her or if he didn't want to answer her; she couldn't believe he couldn't answer such a basic question.

He took her hand in his and led her to a rocky bench where they could sit and watch the waves crash against the beach, smell the salt in the air, and watch the bird's fish.

She looked up at him again and saw that he was deep in thought, and she realised she had to be quiet now so he could focus on that subject.

He took a big breath, looked down at her tiny face, which reminded him so much of her mother, who died two years earlier, and began to speak.

"You know you asked me a difficult question. And it will take some time to explain, so pay attention: There are two basic reasons why the waters are saline: On the one hand, salt has been dissolved from the sea floor's rocks since the genesis of the primordial ocean. Rivers, on the other hand, transport salts into the sea.

So, what exactly do we mean by the creation of the primordial ocean? This is nothing more than a very old and primitive ocean formed by rainwater. Of course, there's more to learn; a cosmic ocean, primordial waters, or celestial river is a mythical theme that depicts the globe or cosmos being engulfed by a gigantic primordial ocean. The cosmic ocean, which is mentioned in numerous cultures and civilizations, existed before the world was created. The world and the entire cosmos emerged from the primordial waters. This is what it means: difficult to understand?"

The little girl considered it for a few moments before turning to her father and saying, "Well, it's very difficult for me to understand, but I think I got it. It signifies that the ocean is a very old chap, created by rainwater, and the old folks believe that the ocean was there first, followed by all of us."

Her father couldn't stop laughing. It was too amusing the way she said it.

He attempted to say something, but he couldn't stop giggling. He could breathe normally again after a few minutes. "Yes," he said, looking down at his small girl, shocked yet proud. "That was beautifully explained to me through your words. Thank you very much. I'm quite proud of you. However, the story isn't over yet."

"Mountains have folded and then eroded again throughout the history of the world, and weathering processes have broken down rocks. The salts are drawn from the rocks and carried by streams and rivers to the sea. The average weight of salt in seawater is 3.5%. This translates to 35 grammes of salt per kilogramme of seawater. By sea, total salinity varies. The salinity of the Baltic Sea ranges from 0.2 to 2%. Higher salt concentrations can be found in some inland lakes without outflows; the Dead Sea, a lake in the Middle East, is around 30% salty enough that you can sleep in it without sinking. In contrast, the Baltic Sea has a low salt content because, due to the low temperature, very little water evaporates there. Furthermore, many rivers pour into the inland sea and provide it with fresh water. As a result, the Baltic Sea is far less saline than the Dead Sea. So, how do you like it?"

" I really enjoy it. So I can swim in the 'Dead Sea' even though I don't know how to swim?"

"Yes, you can."

"And I'm not going to drown?"

"Not at all, no. When you go swimming there, you can even read a book."

"Dad, that's creepy." - "Are you sure about the 'dead sea' thing?"

"I am certain, my little darling."

"Hm, hm, I am still scared, just a little bit."

"That's not all, though. The water should be increasing saltier since the sea is continually being refilled with salt. But it doesn't go like that. Geological research have revealed that the seas' salinity has been nearly consistent for hundreds of millions of years. It has a balanced budget. The salt sinks are at blame for this: New minerals are continually being created at the ocean floor from sea salt and other materials. The calcium ions are also used by microscopic marine animals to create their calcareous shells. These procedures take the sea's salts out."

"So that's how salt gets into the sea." Isn't it an exciting story?"

""Yes, the story is exciting. and you gave me a really good explanation of it. I'm so happy to call you my father."

"I love you too my little sweetheart. However, I also have a lovely little narrative about how salt ended up in the oceans."

"Once upon a time, in a fishing village, two brothers lived. Chen was the name of the older one. He was wicked and only cared about himself. Lin, the younger, on the other hand, was a bold and hardworking fisherman who was pleased with what he earned. Lin went out to sea in his tiny boat every morning to fish. His fishing nets, however, were very old and dilapidated, and all of the fish evaded him.

But he couldn't sleep one night because he was so desperate. In the middle of the night, an elderly man approached him and remarked, "Lin, you have shown patience." As a reward, I'll provide you with a magical jug. But be careful what I say! You must state: pitcher, give salt. And it will get salty. When you've got your fill, you tell him, "Hold on, thanks." Lin thanked him and accepted the valuable present. The miracle jar was filled with salt every day. Lin made a fortune from it. His brother Chen, on the other hand, was envious.

He followed Lin one morning and overheard him saying, "Krug, give salt." Then he noticed the jar of salt pouring. However, he was eager and did not hear the second part of the sentence. He snuck into Lin's house and grabbed the magic jar when Lin was at the market. The salt, however, did not cease flowing. It poured over his feet and all over the boat. He hadn't waited for Lin's words to stop the salt flow because he was greedy.

The weight of the salt eventually forced the boat under the ocean, taking Chen and the jug with it. The pitcher has been laying on the seafloor since that day. The salt still flows out of him today, despite the fact that no one can say the formula to him. That is why sea water is salty."

The small girl listened intently to the story her father was telling her. When he was finished, she looked at him with glee.

"I now have two hypotheses for how salt enters the sea. A fairy tale and a true story. I prefer the fairy tale version. Come on, Dad, let's go get some ice cream right now. Perhaps there will be a fairy tale film about the salt in the sea? "What are your thoughts, Dad?"

"I think I have something for you at home." "Let's take the ice cream home with us and make it a movie night with ice cream and salty oceans."

"Yes, yes, yes."

And they were off.