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As we keep an eye on dangerous California winds and watch as firefighters battle the blaze, many have wondered—can ocean water be used to help battle the blaze?

With Southern California ablaze, the lack of water leaves many wondering, why not use ocean water to combat fires?

After water in local hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry, firefighters resorted to using salt water from Pacific Ocean to battle the Palisades Fire.

Ocean water can be used in extreme cases to fight wildfires, but freshwater is preferred due to equipment corrosion, soil damage, and logistical challenges.

As the wildfires rage on in California, questions have risen regarding using ocean water as a means to stop the fires.

The confusion Last month’s ocean water closure initially sparked some concern, as beachgoers were told to avoid contact with sand from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach.

Now, they report in ACS Omega that okra and/or fenugreek extracts attracted and removed up to 90% of microplastics in ocean water, freshwater and groundwater.

Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to transport water to the hillsides.

Have you ever wondered why some ocean water is so blue? Here's the answer.

Salt water from the ocean is starting to creep into the Delaware River Basin due to intensifying drought and sea level rise, according to officials.