Jan 20, 2026 · Terrestrial ecosystems, land-based communities of creatures, plants, and their surrounding environment, are an expansive focus of NASA's Earth observations. Observing such …

Jan 23, 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 22, 2026 · Ecosystems and Restoration Share: The Chesapeake Bay is a productive and unique ecosystem, home to complex networks of animals, plants, and other organisms that have lived here …

1 day ago · 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 …

3 days ago · 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 Estimates of root turnover rates were calculated from measurements of live root standing crop and belowground net primary production (BNPP) compiled from the primary literature. …

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 …

2 days ago · NASA’s wetland data help scientists study ecosystems, water cycles, climate change, and the effect of human infrastructure on the environment.

Dec 5, 2018 · 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 …

Jan 23, 2026 · Biogeochemistry is the study of the biological, geological, and chemical processes that occur in nature, and biogeochemical dynamics are the complex interactions between these …