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Learning Geographical Terms: Water Bodies

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The Biology of Water: Categories of Pollutants

The Biology of Water: Categories of Pollutants (6:40)

Check out this video to learn more about the various categories of pollutants in the world's water supply.

Water: The Process of Water Treatment

Water: The Process of Water Treatment (2:11)

This video examines the ways in which chemicals are used to filter and clean city water.

Monitoring the Polar Ice Caps

Monitoring the Polar Ice Caps (1:48)

Watch this video about monitoring the polar ice caps on HowStuffWorks. The International Polar Year (IPY) will monitor changes to permafrost and the melting of polar ice sheets. Marine life in the regions will also be studied. The research will... More »

Ohio State research makes waves at COSI

Ohio State research makes waves at COSI (1:33)

An Ohio State engineering professor's research into wave patterns and erosion has gone into a new exhibit at Columbus' Center for Science and Industry (COSI). Diane Foster, a faculty member in Civil and Environmental Engineering, was invited by COSI... More »

The Importance of Oceanography

The Importance of Oceanography (1:32)

Learn the different types of oceanography and why they are important.

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Exploring Time:Global Warming and the Ocean Belt

Exploring Time:Global Warming and the Ocean Belt (2:34)

On The Science Channel's "Exploring Time," learn how global warming is effecting the ocean conveyor belt in the Atlantic.

100 Greatest Discoveries: Hydrothermal Vents

100 Greatest Discoveries: Hydrothermal Vents (2:30)

Underwater hydrothermal vents are one of the biggest biological discoveries ever made. Learn about this astonishing garden of marine life on The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

Caught in the Moment: The Bottom of the Ocean

Caught in the Moment: The Bottom of the Ocean (2:43)

Tristan Bayer from Animal Planet's "Caught in the Moment," visits the bottom of the ocean outside the Cocos Island. Traveling in a small submarine he experiences the different fish present in the deep.

Biomes: Freshwater and Seawater

Biomes: Freshwater and Seawater (54:19)

Water takes many forms and serves many functions on our planet. This dynamic presentation helps viewers understand the chemical and physical properties of a substance that is crucial to life on Earth.

Biomes: Coastlines and Seas

Biomes: Coastlines and Seas (55:59)

Since Earth was formed, land and sea have battled to claim the coastline. In this episode, you will witness the constant interactions that occur among water, land and life forms and examine the world-shaping results.

Science of the Sea: Dolphins and Rays

Science of the Sea: Dolphins and Rays (15:00)

This program examines dolphins, rays and sea birds, and tells how their various adaptations help them survive. Viewers learn how dolphins actually have lungs that breathe air like humans and how rays have special gills to help them eat.

Freshwater and Seawater: Waves of Destruction

Freshwater and Seawater: Waves of Destruction (7:51)

The causes of tsunamis and the science of predicting them are discussed in this chapter.

Freshwater and Seawater: Asian Freshwater Habitats

Freshwater and Seawater: Asian Freshwater Habitats (21:54)

The change of seasons and the life cycle of the freshwater habitats in Asia are discussed in this chapter.

Freshwater and Seawater: Freshwater Habitats' Thaw

Freshwater and Seawater: Freshwater Habitats' Thaw (15:54)

Various freshwater habitats and the effects of the spring thaw are discussed in this chapter.

Freshwater and Seawater: Fit to Drink

Freshwater and Seawater: Fit to Drink (5:50)

This chapter discusses how water is made drinkable and examines the differences between freshwater and salt water.