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Mediterranean sea is partly enclosed, with high salinity, temperature and density.

Explanation:

The net evaporation in the sea exceeds the precipitation which means that the sea can be shallow at many places and is extremely saline. It is fed by the straight of Gibraltar and opposite currents from the ocean to maintain its level.

The sea also has very low nutrient component which means that sea sickness would be more common in such harsh conditions than usual.