When did NOVA Season 16 Episode 17 air?
NOVA Season 16 Episode 17 aired on November 14, 1989 at 9 PM ET.


PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
Increasingly awash in high water, the romantic city of Venice is counting on high-tech floodgates to save it from drowning. Environmentalists worry that the gates may destroy the fragile lagoon that surrounds the city.
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NOVA Season 16 Episode 17 aired on November 14, 1989 at 9 PM ET.
This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.
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