Episode Overview
Get ready to ride the waves! Join Bill Nye as he delves into the science behind ocean salinity and the fascinating world of ocean currents. Covering a staggering 71% of our planet, Earth's vast water bodies include five major oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic. These oceans are interconnected by the dynamic flow of currents, which are essentially rivers of water within the sea. Oceanographers study these currents, which not only assist marine life in navigation but also transport nutrient-rich water and regulate temperatures, influencing oceanic climates. As sunlight warms the surface, water evaporates, leaving salt behind.
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Season 2 Episodes 33
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Magnetism
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Eyeglass Lenses, Granite, Potato Chips, Microprocessors
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Wind
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Honey, Fiber-Optics, Bricks, Pipe Organs
3.
Blood & Circulation
3.
Personal Watercraft, Wine, Office Furniture, Ice Skates
4.
Chemical Reactions
4.
Winter Jackets, Animation, Mushrooms, Gold Rings
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Static Electricity
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Hydroponic Lettuce, Construction Wood, Recycling, Fishing Flies
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Food Web
6.
Diamond Cuttings, Wood Doors, Paintballs, Newspapers
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Carpets, Drinking Water, Laser Eye Surgery, Acoustic Guitars
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Light Optics
8.
Bones & Muscles
8.
Fiberglass Boats, Clothes Dryers, Bubble Gum, Fireworks
9.
Oceanography
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Steel Safes, False Teeth, Airplanes, Maple Syrup
10.
Heat
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Gummies, Aluminum Cans, Fish Farming, Bronze Sculptures
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Insects
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Aluminum Pots and Pans, Artificial Limbs, Peanut Butter, High Intensity Light Bulbs
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Balance
12.
Cars, Grocery Carts, Rapid Tooling and Prototyping, Collectible Coins
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The Sun
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Ball Bearings, Electrical Wires, Lost Wax Process Casting, Automated Machines
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Brain
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Forests
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Communication
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Momentum
18.
Reptiles
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Atmosphere
20.
Respiration
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