The Physics of Pelican Flight (VIDEO) University of California - San Diego This video is under embargo. Please login to access this video. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Caption Researchers have elucidate the physics of why pelicans are able to stay aloft above the waves for a long time. Credit Simone Staff/University of California San Diego Usage Restrictions Please credit Simone Staff/University of California San Diego License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.