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Making waves: The power of concentration gradients - Sasha Wright

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The constant motion of our oceans represents a vast and complicated system involving many different drivers. Sasha Wright explains the physics behind one of those drivers -- the concentration gradient -- and illustrates how our oceans are continually engaging in a universal struggle for space.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Alexandra (Sasha) Wright
Collaborator
Ellen Herra
Director
Andrew Foerster
Sound Designer
Devin Polaski
Artist
Sarah Pedro
Editor
Emma Bryce
Narrator
Addison Anderson

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