Whale Fall (After Life Of A Whale)

4 minutes 28 seconds

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What happens when a whale dies? This short piece explores the concept of decay, and the role decay plays in giving life to other organisms.

Media Details

Runtime: 4 minutes 28 seconds

Topic: Science
Subtopic: Biology, Chemistry, Marine Life
Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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Release Year: 2014
Producer/Distributor: Sweet Fern Productions

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