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Earth: Ocean Hall Swims to Surface
From a prehistoric shark to a giant squid, the Smithsonian's new Sant Ocean Hall lets visitors experience the briny deep in unexpected ways. Jorge Ribas takes a tour.
Added: Oct 23, 2008
Views: 17763 Views
Runtime: 02:37
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