Engineering River Cleanups
Figuring ways to clean up contaminated waters is a huge challenge. But luckily, a simple piece of plastic that mimics fish fat can help. Part of the "Science Out Loud" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 5 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Science Experiments
- Grade/Interest Level: 8 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: Mitk12 Videos
- Series: Science Out Loud
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