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Sigma-t density, often reported in kg/m^3 - 1000. 'Sigma-t' is density minus 1000 (without the effect of pressure). It is normally calculated from observations of temperature and salinity. (See How do we measure the density of sea water?)
Potential density (sigma-theta); calculated from temperature and salinity.