Pbs Learning Media: Quest: Water Pollution Investigation

Water pollution is the contamination of water resources by harmful wastes or toxins. This type of pollution can be dangerous to animals and plant populations in and around lakes, rivers, polluted groundwater areas or oceans, and can pose major problems for humans as well. Explore the detrimental effects of plastic waste pollution on the San Francisco Bay -- specifically, mercury contamination, with this resource group from QUEST. [22:06] It also includes three audio resources and support materials.