The salinity of the oceans is continuously increasing due to weathering of rocks and the transport of the weathering products to the oceans.

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The salinity of the oceans is not continuously increasing because the processes of evaporation, precipitation, and the formation of sea ice, as well as the removal of salts through biological processes and sedimentation, help maintain a relatively stable salinity level over time.

The Salinity of the Oceans Is Continuously Increasing Due to Weathering