Video Extras 6: Beneath the Waves
Swim with the fishes
Ready for some deep sea diving, but no oxygen tanks? No problem, if you understand pumps and pressures.
Follow Jonathan as he makes a pump for underwater breathing equipment, as part of the BBC/OU's programme website for Rough Science 5
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Content last updated: 01/03/2005
