NOVA

Season 8, Episode 3

Episode Title: The Dead Sea Lives

Air Date: 1981-01-27

Overview:

NOVA examines the Dead Sea. The lowest place on Earth, at 1400 feet below sea level, it is jointly owned by Israel and Jordan. If used properly it could become a vital natural resource for both countries, giving them not only salt, but protein, fertilizer, oil, and a solar energy store.