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Ask Dr. Universe

Why Is The Ocean Salty?

Season 1 Episode 4 | 1m 00s

Have a baffling science question of your own? Dr. Universe would love to hear it. Send it along to askdruniverse.wsu.edu!

Aired: 09/06/18
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