Tập
NOVA: Episode 11
Tóm tắt
One year in the intricate life of a coastal lagoon unfolds in an hour's time when NOVA documents the fragile tidal ecosystem which supports the entire ocean.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- NOVA
- Mùa
- Mùa 7
- Tập
- Tập 11
- Ngày phát sóng
- 1980-10-14
- Thời lượng
- 55 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 11 là tập 11 trong Season 7 của NOVA. Tập này phát sóng ngày 1980-10-14. Thời lượng là 55 min.
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