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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.

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

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