Uploaded September 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Scientist Tom Hata explores how tiny algae spores can survive on rocky shores constantly battered by breaking waves. In his research, Tom measures water velocity in the boundary layer, which is a delicate layer just above the surface of the rock--even engineering his own device to measure the water's velocity as it rushes over the rocks.
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Visit us at curiositymachine.org to find design challenges based on Tom Hata's innovative work and tinker with your own designs and devices. Share your work with the Curiosity Machine community, and receive individual feedback from a scientist or engineer who will mentor you and your project!
Scientist Tom Hata explores how tiny algae spores can survive on rocky shores constantly battered by breaking waves. In his research, Tom measures water velocity in the boundary layer, which is a delicate layer just above the surface of the rock--even engineering his own device to measure the water's velocity as it rushes over the rocks.
This video is part of the Curiosity Machine.
Visit us at curiositymachine.org to find design challenges based on Tom Hata's innovative work and tinker with your own designs and devices. Share your work with the Curiosity Machine community, and receive individual feedback from a scientist or engineer who will mentor you and your project!
