section_path: Physical properties/Temperature and salinity by region
section_name: Temperature and salinity by region
paragraph_text: Temperature and salinity by region
  
  The temperature and salinity of ocean waters vary significantly across different regions. This is due to differences in the local water balance (precipitation vs. evaporation) and the "sea to air" temperature gradients. These characteristics can vary widely from one ocean region to another. The table below provides an illustration of the sort of values usually encountered.