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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Calvin Woodward,Carolyn Kaster and Rodrique Ngowi

Scientists tap ancient ’secret’ fresh water under the ocean. Just don’t drink it yet

Scientists have uncovered what is believed to be a vast, hidden freshwater aquifer stretching along the US East Coast, from New Jersey to Maine, located deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean.

This remarkable find follows an unexpected discovery nearly 50 years ago, when a US government vessel, originally searching for minerals and hydrocarbons, drilled into the seafloor off the northeastern United States and stumbled upon fresh water.

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