NASA | Carbon in the Ocean

Phytoplankton are crucial for oxygen production and the marine food chain. Understanding their response to climate change is vital. NASA has been studying ocean biology using satellites, aircraft, and ships for over 30 years, providing valuable data to analyze oceanic climate change over decades.

What role do phytoplankton play in the marine ecosystem?

Why is it critical to understand how phytoplankton respond to climate forces?

How has NASA contributed to the study of oceanic climate change?

For how long has NASA been studying the biology of our oceans?

What does the combined data set from NASA provide for studying oceanic climate change?