A new study from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego suggests that the ocean could potentially contain a million times more microplastic particles than previously thought. <br/>

Sunlight plays a key role in the natural degradation of oil after a spill, oxygenating the oil so it dissolves in seawater and comes in contact with microbes that will break it down. But, under certain conditions, sunlight can have...

Critical questions remain about microplastics and possible threats to food production and safety, according to a new study published in Trends in Microbiology.

Whether fish get thirsty depends on the fish you look at. Fish that live in freshwater have different physiology to deal with their environment than fish in salty seawater. These physiological differences dictate whether fish need to...

Learn the basics about the extraction of salt within the uses of salt, as part of the overall topic of acids and bases.

Now that we know about the solubility product, it's time to learn about some applications for this concept. First, we can use this to predict whether precipitation will occur in a particular solution, and take measures to cause or...

Seismic activity around the Mariana Trench have revealed the earth around it could be taking in at least 4.3 times more water than previously thought

A series aimed at Primary School students learning all about the Ocean and its inhabitants in their science classes. This video in particular will take students through the basics of the Ocean, a perfect introduction to the rest of the...

The physical and chemical characteristics of ocean waters are discussed including salinity, temperature, density, and pressure. Footage from Maine, the Canadian Maritimes, and the Pacific coast highlight dynamic characteristics of the...

Update: File size corrected. The Victorian Desalination Plant will be the largest plant of its kind in Australia. It will utilize 55,000 reverse osmosis membranes to turn seawater into freshwater. It is expected to deliver between 150...

Learn the basics about reducing acid rain or its effects. How can we reducing acid rain and its effects? Find out more in this video!

Over 2/3rds of the earth is covered in water, but only 2% of that water is pure. As clean drinking water becomes more scarce, you maybe wondering What happens if I drink seawater? Let's first examine how our bodies absorb water. You may...

Upon viewing the Exploring Freshwater Biomes video series, students will be able to do the following: List some of the ways fresh water is used in daily life. Understand how and why fresh water is so important to the lives of humans and...

This live-action video program is about the word biome. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word biome through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...