Map of Oceanic Salinity
1902
About this artwork
A vintage scientific map illustrating the salinity of the world's oceans in parts per thousand, published in a geographic volume. The map uses shaded patterns to distinguish different levels of salinity across global waters.
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Otto Krümmel was a prominent German geographer and oceanographer known for his comprehensive study of the seas, titled 'Handbuch der Ozeanographie.' This map reflects the rigorous scientific data collection of the early 20th century, seeking to visualize invisible chemical properties of the ocean like salinity on a global scale.
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Map of Oceanic Salinity
Otto Krümmel, 1902
