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This USGS website explains very clearly why the ocean is salty. It describes the terrestrial sources of water runoff, which causes salt water, and how the hydrothermal vents also contribute to the salinity.
This DNews video refers to the USGS statements as to why the ocean is salty. The video goes on to explain why the ocean remains salty and why there are salty lakes.