At 30 deg. C, the average specific gravity of saltwater is 1.022g/cc^3. That of the average human body is very close to 1.00., so, in those conditions, a body would be barely on the surface, at least until enough methane, hydrogen sulphide and trace mercaptins were generated to raise more of the body out of the water.
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