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.
In polar regions, if there is little run-off coming from glacial melt water, how do you think this will affect the overall movement of H20 and salt molecules in the water column?
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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
