Jan 28, 2026 · Terrestrial ecosystems, land-based communities of creatures, plants, and their surrounding environment, are an expansive focus of NASA's Earth observations. Observing such …

Feb 12, 2026 · The Chesapeake Bay is a productive and unique ecosystem, home to complex networks of animals, plants, and other organisms that have lived here for millennia. Woven into this tapestry …

Jan 28, 2026 · Anthropogenic/Human Influenced Ecosystems NASA’s Earth science data show the impact of humans on the planet through studying factors like nighttime lights, land cover, and …

Jan 21, 2026 · NASA biosphere data are critical for understanding Earth's species, climate regulation and change, and its ecosystem processes.

Feb 5, 2026 · 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 …

Feb 13, 2026 · A biogeochemical cycle is the movement of chemical elements from organism to physical environment to organism in continuous pathways.

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 …

Jul 28, 2020 · Increased human population often leads to greater influence on the environment and sharper declines in species and ecosystems.

Jan 27, 2026 · Blue carbon ecosystems, such as mangroves, salt marshes, and sea grasses, are a key aspect of nature-based climate solutions because of high carbon sequestration rates, long-term …

Description Rooting depths were estimated from a global database of root profiles that was assembled from the primary literature to study relationships of abiotic and biotic factors associated with …