mediterranean alkalinity - image 3.jpg (IMAGE) University of South Florida Caption This figure shows alkalinity in the Mediterranean. Note the high alkalinity in surface waters in the eastern basin. Credit Olga Koukousioura Usage Restrictions NA License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.