PBS
When Crocs Thrived in the Seas
While dinosaurs were dominating the land, the metriorhynchids were thriving in the seas. But taking that plunge wasn’t easy because it takes a very special set of traits to fully dedicate yourself to life at sea.
SciShow
Do Fish Drink Water?
They live in the water, but do they actually drink it? Turns out, some fish actually do! Learn all about how different kinds of fish get the fresh water that they need to survive in this new episode of SciShow!
TED Talks
Bilal Bomani: Plant fuels that could power a jet
Algae plus salt water equals ... fuel? At TEDxNASA@SiliconValley, Bilal Bomani reveals a self-sustaining ecosystem that produces biofuels -- without wasting arable land or fresh water.
Amoeba Sisters
Osmosis and Water Potential (Updated)
Explore the process of osmosis in this updated Amoeba Sisters video! Video features real life examples of osmosis, important vocab, and introduces concept of water potential and turgor pressure in plant cells. Expand details for table of...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Eli the eel: A mysterious migration - James Prosek
They're slippery. They're slithery. And while they totally look like underwater snakes, eels are, in fact, unique fish that can breathe through their skin and even survive out of water. James Prosek tracks the life journey of Eli the...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why is this 2,500 year old shipwreck so well-preserved? | Helen Farr and Jon Adams
In 2017, researchers off the Bulgarian coast discovered the oldest intact shipwreck ever found. This ancient Greek vessel was not only nearly 2,500 years old, but was just one of 65 shipwrecks found at the bottom of the Black Sea in...
SciShow
Basically Every Mammal Is Good at Swimming... Except Us
From the world’s biggest land animal to a creature built more like a tank than a sub, meet seven mammals that you might not think can swim well, but do! CHAPTERS View all MOOSE 1:33 2 ELEPHANTS 3:21 ARMADILLOS 4:54 CAMELS 5:32 6 SLOTHS 9:03
SciShow
Meet the Sea Dragon: The Biggest Rocket Ever Designed
The 1960s were an optimistic time for space exploration - so much so that a team designed a rocket called the Sea Dragon that was big enough to launch an entire space station from the sea in one go!
SciShow
The Horrifying Truth About Swimmer's Itch
Also known as cercarial dermatitis, swimmer’s itch is more than just an annoying rash…
Crash Course Kids
Water Water Everywhere
So you know about Freshwater and Saltwater now and you know that there's not that much Freshwater for us (and other life) to get to. So how do different animals deal with different amounts of water where they live? In this episode of...
Crash Course Kids
The Basics of Freshwater
We have a lot of water on Earth, but we also can't actually drink much of it... or use it for farming. That's because most of the water on Earth is saltwater. We humans, like a lot of living things, need freshwater to survive. In this...
SciShow Kids
Do Fish Drink Water?
You’d think that animals that lived in water wouldn’t have to drink it -- but some fish do. Learn all about how different kinds of fish get the fresh water that they need to survive.
Bozeman Science
Ecosystem Ecology
In this video Paul Andersen explains how ecosystems function. He begins with a description of how life on the planet is ordered from large to small in biomes, ecosystems, communities, population, and individuals. He describes the major...
Curated Video
How to Saltwater Fish with Captain Layne Wagner
Howcast - Learn about Captain Layne Wagner, one of Howcast's saltwater fishing experts, in this video.
Curated Video
How Does Weather Affect Saltwater Fishing?
Learn how weather affects fishing from Captain Layne Wagner in this saltwater fishing video from Howcast.
Curated Video
Masses of dead fish blanket a stream in Greece
The carcasses of hundreds of thousands of fish clogged up a stream in Volos, Greece, after receding flood waters dragged the freshwater fish into saltwater. Local authorities began organizing cleanup efforts quickly to get ahead of the...
Curated Video
Ethics, Adaptation, Consideration, and Innovation
In this video, a special episode of Human Nature celebrates Jay's birthday. The hosts discuss ethics, adaptation, consideration, and innovation through conversations with various animal guests. The episode highlights the importance of...
Curated Video
Distinguishing Alligators from Crocodiles: Snout Shape and Other Visual Clues
In this video, the difference between alligators and crocodiles is explored through visual cues such as the shape of their snouts and the placement of their eyes. It is explained that alligators have a rounded, wide snout, while...
Curated Video
Adaptability: Embracing Change and Finding Happiness
In this video, Onai the Octopus shares the importance of adaptability and how it allows us to accept and embrace unexpected situations and changes in our lives. Through a story about a boy named Joel who initially struggles with moving...
Veritasium
3 Perplexing Physics Problems
This video explores three intriguing physics problems: why shaken carbonated drinks explode, why ice melts differently in fresh water versus salt water, and how a metal ring can lock onto a chain unexpectedly. Demonstrations and...
Science ABC
Do Fish Get Thirsty and Do They Need to Drink Water?
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...
Curated Video
Sea salt
Find out how we extract salt from seawater on an industrial scale. Material processes - Separating mixtures - Separation by evaporation Learning Points A solution is formed when a soluble substance dissolves into a liquid. Evaporation...
Curated Video
Overusing resources
Find out why some resources are in short supply and why we need to conserve as much as possible. People and places -Human impact on the environment - Overusing resources Learning Points Some natural resources on Earth are limited and...
Wonderscape
Connective Bodies of Water: Marshes, Estuaries, and Straits
Discover how marshes, estuaries, and straits connect different bodies of water and maintain balance in their ecosystems. Learn about the vital roles of marshes and estuaries in filtering water and supporting life, and see how straits act...