Sep 30, 2025 · Terrestrial ecosystems, land-based communities of creatures, plants, and their surrounding environment, are an expansive focus of NASA's Earth observations. Observing such …

Dec 26, 2025 · NASA’s Earth-observing satellites reveal the impacts humans have on ecosystems by collecting data on factors such as nighttime lights, forest cover, and air quality. Many of these …

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) instrument is a full-waveform lidar installed on the International Space Station that produces detailed observations of the 3D structure of Earth’s …

NASA biosphere data are critical for understanding Earth's species, climate regulation and change, and its ecosystem processes.

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) aims to characterize the effects of changing climate and land use on Earth. Specifically, GEDI helps researchers study ecosystem structure and …

Dec 22, 2025 · Define a blue carbon ecosystem based on ecosystem characteristics Map the extent of mangrove ecosystems using satellite observations Calculate the carbon stock of mapped mangrove …

Dec 12, 2025 · Wetlands are a type of terrain where the land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water. Swamps and marshes are types of wetlands. Insects, waterfowl, fish, amphibians, and other …

Dec 26, 2025 · The term "biodiversity" is used to describe the abundance and variety of life on Earth. Having a diverse assemblage of plants, animals, and other organisms in a wide range of habitats …

Dec 28, 2020 · Where land meets water Wetlands are places where land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water, forming a distinct ecosystem that is both aquatic and land-based. Although …

4 days ago · NASA’s Earth science data help scientists study water temperature to learn about global warming, water cycles, and ecosystems.