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Biodiversity


NASA satellites collect vital data for research and can help keep an eye on tiny marine life from space.
Click image to view movie (MP4, 13.3 MB). Credit: NASA GSFC
[03-Nov-17] Biodiversity in the ocean is a delicate balance, but essential for life on Earth. NASA satellites collect vital data for research and can help keep an eye on tiny marine life from space. These missions can help us tell the difference between phytoplankton that have positive impacts on an ecosystem and those that could be harmful.