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- While it’s true that higher organisms (fish, for example) can’t survive in the Dead Sea’s water, several microorganisms can. In fact, several bacteria and microscopic algae live in the Dead Sea. These microorganisms can survive there because they are well adapted to hyper-salinity conditions.
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Dec 18, 2016 · Does Anything Live in the Dead Sea? Discover the Dead Sea Wildlife. The Dead Sea, bordered on one side by Jordan and on the other side by Israel, is a natural wonder visited by many tourists every year. The lowest point on Earth, it is also one of the saltiest bodies of water in the world.
Apr 24, 2017 · Normal marine life cannot live in the Dead Sea, which is six times saltier than the ocean down to about 130 feet and 10 times saltier than the ocean at 300 feet.
- Lynne Murray
Sep 30, 2011 · Dozens of giant craters spewing fresh water and brimming with bacteria have been found at the otherwise barren bottom of the Dead Sea, new research shows.
- Christine Dell'amore
Apr 5, 2024 · Does anything live in the Dead Sea? The only life to be found in the Dead Sea is microscopic. As you might imagine, living things don’t really vibe with this degree of salinity, and even the...
- Rachael Funnell
Jun 22, 1996 · HOW can a living creature survive in the Dead Sea, the saltiest body of water on Earth? The trick, says a team of Israeli researchers, is for its proteins to hold on to a protective covering of...
Jun 6, 2024 · As a Cruise Director, one of the questions I often hear from guests is whether there is any animal life in the Dead Sea. Many are surprised to learn that aside from some microorganisms and algae, this saltwater lake is completely devoid of life.