Sicily Strait 2 (IMAGE) University of Barcelona Caption The Mediterranean Sea is divided in two basins with water masses with different properties (salinity, density, isotopic composition, topography, etc.) which connect through the Sicily Strait. Credit UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit. License Licensed 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.