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A digital rendering showing the instruments and associated equipment that will be included on board the PACE spacecraft.

[13-Dec-18] PACE Spacecraft In Orbit Over Earth

This rendering shows a flyby of a model of the PACE spacecraft as it orbits Earth.

[13-Dec-18] Beauty Shot of the PACE Spacecraft

In this video, the PACE spacecraft is seen from afar, and then grows larger as the viewer is brought closer to the satellite.

[13-Dec-18] PACE Spacecraft Approach

In this animation, a digital model of the PACE spacecraft is shown rotating on a blank background.

[13-Dec-18] Rotating PACE Spacecraft

[06-Dec-18] PACE Satellite in Orbit

[04-Dec-18] SSO-A Launch

Global "thumbs up"

[04-Dec-18] Global "Thumbs Up"

Watching SeaHawk Launch from GSFC

[03-Dec-18] Watching SeaHawk Launch from GSFC

HawkEye Design Concept

[06-Nov-18] HawkEye Design Concept

Clouds & Aerosols Brochure

[02-Oct-18] Clouds & Aerosols Brochure

Joaquim Goes, Research Professor at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in New York City joins Hari Sreenivasan discuss invasive algal blooms on SciTech Now.

[02-Oct-18] Invasive Algal Blooms Discussed on SciTech Now

Phytoplankton & Life in Our Ocean Brochure

[01-Oct-18] Phytoplankton & Life in Our Ocean Brochure

SeaHawk-1 in Orbit

[01-Oct-18] SeaHawk-1 in Orbit

Data Applications Brochure

[30-Sep-18] Data Applications Brochure

Economy & Society Brochure

[29-Sep-18] Economy & Society Brochure

Pumps and Filters For Collecting Particles

[10-Sep-18] Pumps and Filters For Collecting Particles

Preparing a CTD for Deployment During EXPORTS

[27-Aug-18] Preparing a CTD for Deployment During EXPORTS

Nighttime Sediment Trap Recovery

[23-Aug-18] Nighttime Sediment Trap Recovery

Successful Sediment Trap Retrieval

[23-Aug-18] Successful Sediment Trap Retrieval

Neutral-Buoyancy Sediment Trap

[22-Aug-18] Neutral-Buoyancy Sediment Trap

Preparing a CTD Rosette

[21-Aug-18] Preparing a CTD Rosette

MOCNESS Readied for Deployment

[20-Aug-18] MOCNESS Readied for Deployment

Marine Snow Catcher

[20-Aug-18] Marine Snow Catcher

Sediment Trap Deployed from the R/V Roger Revelle

[20-Aug-18] Sediment Trap Deployed from the R/V Roger Revelle

Water Sample Vessels

[19-Aug-18] Water Sample Vessels

Phytoplankton Incubation

[13-Aug-18] Phytoplankton Incubation

EXPORTS Ship Radiometers

[13-Aug-18] EXPORTS Ship Radiometers

Working in a Bubble

[13-Aug-18] Working in a Bubble

R/V Sally Ride Tour

[13-Aug-18] R/V Sally Ride Tour

EXPORTS Instrumentation: Wirewalker

[09-Aug-18] EXPORTS Instrumentation: Wirewalker

Scientist Trading Cards

[09-Aug-18] Scientist Trading Cards

EXPORTS Instrumentation: Flow Cytometer

[09-Aug-18] EXPORTS Instrumentation: Flow Cytometer

Bon Voyage EXPORTS!

[09-Aug-18] Bon Voyage EXPORTS!

Stewards of Earth

[09-Aug-18] Stewards of Earth

EXPORTS Instrumentation: Underwater Vision Profiler

[08-Aug-18] EXPORTS Instrumentation: Underwater Vision Profiler

Vessels Docked for EXPORTS

[08-Aug-18] Vessels Docked for EXPORTS

Two research vessels from the EXPORTS oceanographic campaign set sail to study the fates and carbon cycle impacts of microscopic underwater organisms.

[08-Aug-18] Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone

Coccolithophore Bloom Near Prince of Wales Island

[02-Aug-18] Coccolithophore Bloom Near Prince of Wales Island

Phytopankton Diversity

[18-Jun-18] Phytopankton Diversity

This montage of ocean color and other coastal observations was created by NASA for World Oceans Month 2018.

[12-Jun-18] Colorful Coastlines: Coastal Images from NASA Satellites

Research Vessels for EXPORTS

[01-Jun-18] Research Vessels for EXPORTS

Observing the Biological Pump

[18-May-18] Observing the Biological Pump

PACE Data Collection Overview

[10-May-18] PACE Data Collection Overview

The colors on this map represent types of phytoplankton modeled by a high-resolution ocean and ecosystem model known as MITcgm.

[08-May-18] Modeled Phytoplankton Distribution

Global Phytoplankton Model

[08-May-18] Global Phytoplankton Model

This visualization follows sea salt, dust, and smoke from July 31 to November 1, 2017, to reveal how these particles are transported across the map.

[01-May-18] Hurricanes and Aerosols Simulation

Phytoplankton at Earth Day in Washington, D.C.

[19-Apr-18] Phytoplankton at Earth Day

Taking a Closer Look at Ocean Color

[19-Apr-18] Taking a Closer Look at Ocean Color

NASA Earth Day at Union Station

[19-Apr-18] NASA Earth Day at Union Station

High Five for Phytoplankton

[19-Apr-18] High Five for Phytoplankton

Meeting Phytoplankton

[19-Apr-18] Meeting Phytoplankton

Satellites, Ships and Shoes

[19-Apr-18] Satellites, Ships and Shoes

PACE Hyperwall Talk

[19-Apr-18] PACE Hyperwall Talk

The Air Down There

[16-Apr-18] The Air Down There (e-Brochure)

[16-Apr-18] Colorful World (e-Brochure)

[16-Apr-18] Sea the Light (e-Brochure)

The Spectro-Polarimeter for Planetary Exploration (SPEXone)

[12-Mar-18] SPEXone Polarimeter

HARP-2 Polarimeter

[12-Mar-18] HARP-2 Polarimeter

PACE Instruments

[12-Mar-18] PACE Instruments

Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Diagram

[12-Mar-18] Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Diagram

PACE Science Team

[20-Feb-18] PACE Science Team

PACE Observatory (1 of 2)

[13-Feb-18] PACE Observatory (1 of 2)

PACE Observatory (2 of 2)

[13-Feb-18] PACE Observatory (2 of 2)

PACE Observatory From Above (1 of 2)

[13-Feb-18] PACE Observatory From Above (1 of 2)

PACE Observatory From Above (2 of 2)

[13-Feb-18] PACE Observatory From Above (2 of 2)

Gene Feldman and Compton Tucker and SVS data visualizer, Alex Kukesi show how the "Living Planet" visualization was created.

[09-Feb-18] A Candid Look at NASA’s "Living Planet"

On a BBC news video, Dr. Jeremy Werdell is interviewed about a new NASA visualization featuring 20 years of ocean color data.

[28-Nov-17] Dr. Werdell - Ocean Color Interview (BBC)

This data visualization represents 20 years worth of data taken by SeaStar/SeaWiFS, Aqua/MODIS, and Suomi NPP/VIIRS satellite sensors, showing the abundance of life both on land and in the sea.

[17-Nov-17] Earth: Our Living Planet

This new animation captures the entirety of this 20-year record, made possible by multiple satellites, compressing a decades-long view of life on Earth into a captivating few minutes.

[14-Nov-17] Our Living Planet From Space

This data visualization shows the Earth’s biosphere from September 1997 through September 2017.

[14-Nov-17] 20 Years of Global Biosphere

This video is part of a NASA Earth campaign focused on our Living Planet.

[13-Nov-17] Changing Colors of Our Living Planet

A Rainbow of Plankton

[10-Nov-17] A Rainbow of Plankton

NASA satellites collect vital data for research and can help keep an eye on tiny marine life from space.

[03-Nov-17] Biodiversity

Aerosols are particles or droplets in the atmosphere. Their chemical and physical properties can have significant influences on climate and the energy budget of Earth. PACE will help monitor aerosols in the atmosphere.

[03-Nov-17] Aerosols

NASA missions monitor the ocean from space to protect fisheries and human health. The detection of harmful algal blooms, like red tides, will help us avoid their negative impacts.

[29-Oct-17] Harmful Algal Blooms

PACE will collect measurements in a number of areas that will contribute to fisheries management, which is vital for food security.

[18-Oct-17] Fisheries Food Security

[22-Sep-17] The PACE team at Goddard Space Flight Center

From Sea to Space

[12-Sep-17] From Sea to Space (e-Brochure)

PACE Mission Architecture

[02-Aug-17] PACE Mission Architecture

Ocean Color Instrument Annotated Diagram

[01-Aug-17] Ocean Color Instrument Annotated Diagram

Ocean Color Instrument

[31-Jul-17] Ocean Color Instrument

PACE Engineers Work on Focal Plane Assemblies

[27-Jul-17] PACE Engineers Work on Focal Plane Assemblies

PACE Project Engineers

[27-Jul-17] PACE Project Engineers

PACE Observatory Diagram

[10-Jul-17] PACE Observatory Diagram

A Climate Story

[20-Jun-17] A Climate Story (e-Brochure)

Ocean Color Scientists Participate in Wade In

[11-Jun-17] Ocean Color Scientists Participate in Wade In

Dr. Cetinic Explains Ocean Color

[11-Jun-17] Dr. Cetinic Explains Ocean Color

NASA Intern Leads the Way

[11-Jun-17] NASA Intern Leads the Way

A 29-year Citizen Science Measurement Effort

[11-Jun-17] A 29-year Citizen Science Measurement Effort

Fowler's Sneaker Depth Measurement

[11-Jun-17] Fowler's Sneaker Depth Measurement

PACE Observatory Diagram (Deployed Solar Panel)

[11-May-17] PACE Observatory Diagram (Deployed Solar Panel)

PACE Observatory Diagram (Stowed Solar Panel)

[11-May-17] PACE Observatory Diagram (Stowed Solar Panel)

PACE - Economy and Society

[10-May-17] PACE - Economy and Society

Dr. Cetinic shares Sea to Space Info at NASA Earth Day

[20-Apr-17] Dr. Cetinic shares Sea to Space Info at NASA Earth Day

[16-Mar-17] PACE Synergy (e-Brochure)

PACE will reveal new information about Earth.

[15-Mar-17] PACE - Observing Our Home Planet

The PACE mission will look "beyond the rainbow" to reveal new information about microscopic organisms known as phytoplankton.

[08-Mar-17] Seeing Earth the "Hyper" Way

The HyperSAS Radiometer on the Bow of the R/V Falkor

[24-Feb-17] The HyperSAS Radiometer on the Bow of the R/V Falkor

The HyperPro radiometer is deployed off the R/V Falkor.

[24-Feb-17] Deploying the HyperPro Radiometer

A quick video of the retrieval of the HyperPro radiometer.

[24-Feb-17] Retrieving the HyperPro Radiometer

Images Captured with the Imaging Flow Cytobot

[20-Feb-17] Images Captured with the Imaging Flow Cytobot

Zrinka Ljubesic Identifies Phytoplankton Samples

[20-Feb-17] Zrinka Ljubesic Identifies Phytoplankton Samples

As the Sea to Space cruise wraps, take a look back at the wide-ranging specialties of the team as they discuss goals, highlights, and the challenges overcome.

[19-Feb-17] Wrapping up the Expedition

Composite Results from a Gel Sediment Trap

[18-Feb-17] Composite Results from a Gel Sediment Trap

Caught in the Sediment Trap

[18-Feb-17] Caught in the Sediment Trap

A Radiometer on the Bow of the R/V Falkor

[16-Feb-17] A Radiometer on the Bow of the R/V Falkor

Installing a Coulometer in the Wet Lab

[16-Feb-17] Installing a Coulometer in the Wet Lab

Chlorophyll Levels Along the Cruise Track

[15-Feb-17] Chlorophyll Levels Along the Cruise Track

Photographing Particles with a FlowCam

[15-Feb-17] Photographing Particles with a FlowCam

FlowCam Photographs of Passing Particles

[15-Feb-17] FlowCam Photographs of Passing Particles

Looking at Plankton in Virtual Reality

[14-Feb-17] Looking at Plankton in Virtual Reality

Checking Out the Holographic Camera

[14-Feb-17] Checking Out the Holographic Camera

See up close how the results of sampling from the Sea to Space expedition by researchers will work with readings from satellites to increase our understanding of fundamental processes important to life on Earth.

[13-Feb-17] Sampling Results

Monitoring the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)

[13-Feb-17] Monitoring the Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP)

Following the Wirewalker Track

[13-Feb-17] Following the Wirewalker Track

New Phyotosynthetron Instrument Tested for the First Time

[11-Feb-17] New Phyotosynthetron Instrument Tested for the First Time

Diagram of the HyperSAS Radiometer Setup

[11-Feb-17] Diagram of the HyperSAS Radiometer Setup

Varied Light Levels in the Photosynthetron

[11-Feb-17] Varied Light Levels in the Photosynthetron

Inspecting Damaged Sediment Traps

[10-Feb-17] Inspecting Damaged Sediment Traps

Retrieving Sediment Traps in Heavy Seas

[10-Feb-17] Retrieving Sediment Traps in Heavy Seas

This video gives a great look into what many probably assume is an easy task: recovering samples and getting them on board Research Vessel Falkor.

[10-Feb-17] Recovering Equipment in Rough Seas

Studying Particle Sizes for Carbon Clues

[09-Feb-17] Studying Particle Sizes for Carbon Clues

Holographic Diatom Chain Image

[07-Feb-17] Holographic Diatom Chain Image

Working on Plankton Virtual Reality

[07-Feb-17] Working on Plankton Virtual Reality

A tour of the research and instruments being used on the Sea to Space Particle Investigation.

[05-Feb-17] Sea to Space - Instruments

Dr. Omand with the Wirewalker

[03-Feb-17] Dr. Omand with the Wirewalker

Phytoplankton Biochemical Processes are Tested

[02-Feb-17] Phytoplankton Biochemical Processes are Tested

Artist at Sea, Kirsten Carlson

[01-Feb-17] Artist at Sea, Kirsten Carlson

Carbon Cycle Diagram Drawn by Artist at Sea

[01-Feb-17] Carbon Cycle Diagram Drawn by Artist at Sea

Bow-mounted Radiometer for Measuring Ocean Color

[01-Feb-17] Bow-mounted Radiometer for Measuring Ocean Color

Dr. Antonio Mannino Gives a Talk Aboard the R/V Falkor

[01-Feb-17] Dr. Antonio Mannino Gives a Talk Aboard the R/V Falkor

Dr. Mannino Measures Rates of Biological Processes

[30-Jan-17] Dr. Mannino Measures Rates of Biological Processes

Satellite Chlorophyll Near Hawaii Showing Cruise Track

[30-Jan-17] Satellite Chlorophyll Near Hawaii Showing Cruise Track

Researchers Prepare Sediment Traps and a Time-lapse Camera

[30-Jan-17] Researchers Prepare Sediment Traps and a Time-lapse Camera

Plankton Samples are Examined Onboard the R/V Falkor

[30-Jan-17] Plankton Samples are Examined Onboard the R/V Falkor

Scientists lower the Wirewalker, an instrument designed to take numerous water-column measurements (e.g., temperature, salinity, oxygen).

[30-Jan-17] Deployment of a Wirewalker

Incubating Phytoplankton

[29-Jan-17] Incubating Phytoplankton

An introduction to the Sea to Space expedition.

[29-Jan-17] Introduction to Sea to Space Particle Investigation Cruise

Chief Officer Checks the Wirewalker to Ensure a Smooth Deployment

[28-Jan-17] Chief Officer Checks the Wirewalker to Ensure a Smooth Deployment

Preparing a Sediment Trap for Use by Investigators

[28-Jan-17] Preparing a Sediment Trap for Use by Investigators

Sediment Trap, Used to Measure Sinking Carbon, is Deployed

[28-Jan-17] Sediment Trap, Used to Measure Sinking Carbon, is Deployed

First CTD Cast at Sunrise

[28-Jan-17] First CTD Cast at Sunrise

Preparing a Sediment Trap

[28-Jan-17] Preparing a Sediment Trap

Dr. Ivona Cetinic Sets up Flow-through

[27-Jan-17] Dr. Ivona Cetinic Sets up Flow-through

R/V Falkor Departs Honolulu

[26-Jan-17] R/V Falkor Departs Honolulu

R/V Falkor Awaits Departure

[25-Jan-17] R/V Falkor Awaits Departure

Planned Sea to Space Cruise Track and Water Temperatures

[20-Jan-17] Planned Sea to Space Cruise Track and Water Temperatures

A LEGO Model of the R/V Falkor

[20-Jan-17] A LEGO Model of the R/V Falkor

[19-Jan-17] Sea To Space Cruise Logo

An introduction to phytoplankton and their important roles in Earth's ecosystem.

[05-Jan-17] Phytoplankton Add Color to Our Ocean

PACE Mission Brochure

[01-Dec-16] PACE Mission Brochure

Shareable Graphic Created for AGU

[01-Dec-16] Shareable Graphic Created for AGU

Observing ocean life from shore, to ship, to satellite.

[01-Dec-16] How Do We Sense Life in the Ocean?

Jeremy Werdell, oceanographer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, discusses the importance of microscopic plankton in the global carbon cycle.

[07-Nov-16] Carbon and Climate Soundbite

A CTD Rosette is Retrieved

[20-Oct-16] A CTD Rosette is Retrieved

Rough Seas Do Not Stop Sampling

[20-Oct-16] Rough Seas Do Not Stop Sampling

Teamwork and Cooperation

[19-Oct-16] Teamwork and Cooperation

Average Spring Ocean Chlorophyll Concentrations from 1998-2004

[18-Oct-16] Global Phytoplankton Abundance

The R/V Falkor is the Flagship Vessel of the Schmidt Ocean Institute

[17-Oct-16] Research Vessel Falkor

A CTD and Water Sampling System Rosette is Prepared for Deployment

[16-Oct-16] CTD Deployment

The Bow of the R/V Falkor on a Clear Sailing Day

[15-Oct-16] Bow of the R/V Falkor

The Layout and Configuration of the R/V Falkor

[14-Oct-16] Schematic of the R/V Falkor

[13-Oct-16] Schmidt Ocean Institute Logo

Shareable Graphic Created for Key Decision Point - A

[08-Sep-16] Shareable Graphic Created for Key Decision Point - A

Ocean Color Demo at NASA Goddard’s Science Jamboree

[27-Jul-16] Ocean Color Demo at NASA Goddard’s Science Jamboree

PACE OCI Optical Bench Tilts

[06-Jul-16] PACE OCI Optical Bench Tilts

PACE Optical System Concept Approach

[06-Jul-16] PACE Optical System Concept Approach

CORAL Team Examines PRISM’s Peephole

[29-Jun-16] CORAL Team Examines PRISM’s Peephole

Chlorophyll During KORUS-OC

[22-Jun-16] Chlorophyll During KORUS-OC

Coral Reef in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

[20-Jun-16] Coral Reef in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii

CORAL Scientists Michelle Gierach and Eric Hochberg

[16-Jun-16] CORAL Scientists Michelle Gierach and Eric Hochberg

Weather Briefing for CORAL Scientist in Hawaii

[14-Jun-16] Weather Briefing for CORAL Scientist in Hawaii

Inherent Optical Properties (IOP) Cage Used by CORAL

[10-Jun-16] Inherent Optical Properties (IOP) Cage Used by CORAL

Scouting Sampling Sites in Hawaii During CORAL

[10-Jun-16] Scouting Sampling Sites in Hawaii During CORAL

CORAL Project Scientist Michelle Gierach

[09-Jun-16] CORAL Project Scientist Michelle Gierach

Coconut Island, CORAL's Base in Hawaii

[09-Jun-16] Coconut Island, CORAL's Base in Hawaii

Back in Port After KORUS-OC Campaign

[08-Jun-16] Back in Port After KORUS-OC Campaign

Offloading Equipment from the KORUS-OC Campaign

[08-Jun-16] Offloading Equipment from the KORUS-OC Campaign

Biological Oceanography Team at End of KORUS-OC

[08-Jun-16] Biological Oceanography Team at End of KORUS-OC

Pristine Coral Reef in American Samoa

[03-Jun-16] Pristine Coral Reef in American Samoa

Rough Seas During KORUS-OC

[02-Jun-16] Rough Seas During KORUS-OC

Noctiluca Cells Seen During KORUS-OC

[02-Jun-16] Noctiluca Cells Seen During KORUS-OC

KORUS-OC Instrument Deployment

[02-Jun-16] KORUS-OC Instrument Deployment

PRISM Instrument Tested for CORAL Campaign

[31-May-16] PRISM Instrument Tested for CORAL Campaign

NAAMES Team Prepares for Flight

[16-May-16] NAAMES Team Prepares for Flight

C-130 as Seen from Sable Island

[16-May-16] C-130 as Seen from Sable Island

R/V Atlantis Departs Woods Hole for the North Atlantic

[13-May-16] R/V Atlantis Departs Woods Hole for the North Atlantic

Approximate Cruise Track of Atlantis for NAAMES

[13-May-16] Approximate Cruise Track of Atlantis for NAAMES

Cleo Davie-Martin Measures Volatile Organic Compounds

[13-May-16] Cleo Davie-Martin Measures Volatile Organic Compounds

Jason Graff Examines Plankton Optical Responses

[13-May-16] Jason Graff Examines Plankton Optical Responses

ALVIN on the Deck of the R/V Atlantis

[11-May-16] ALVIN on the Deck of the R/V Atlantis

NASA Social Attendees Sharing to their Followers

[11-May-16] NASA Social Attendees Sharing to their Followers

Chief Scientist Mike Behrenfeld Explains the Importance of Plankton

[11-May-16] Chief Scientist Mike Behrenfeld Explains the Importance of Plankton

Rapt Attention During the NAAMES Campaign Overview

[11-May-16] Rapt Attention During the NAAMES Campaign Overview

Oceanographer Peter Gaube Describes a CTD Sensor

[11-May-16] Oceanographer Peter Gaube Describes a CTD Sensor

Main Lab Aboard the R/V Atlantis

[10-May-16] Main Lab Aboard the R/V Atlantis

Checking Forecasts During NAAMES

[10-May-16] Checking Forecasts During NAAMES

Loading the R/V Atlantis with Plankton Incubators

[10-May-16] Loading the R/V Atlantis with Plankton Incubators

The R/V Atlantis in Port

[10-May-16] The R/V Atlantis in Port

KORUS-OC Equipment is Hoisted Aboard

[10-May-16] KORUS-OC Equipment is Hoisted Aboard

Readying KORUS-OC Equipment for Transfer

[09-May-16] Readying KORUS-OC Equipment for Transfer

Cranes Lift KORUS-OC Equipment on Board

[08-May-16] Cranes Lift KORUS-OC Equipment on Board

Packing of the R/V Onnuri for the KORUS-OC campaign

[07-May-16] Packing of the R/V Onnuri for the KORUS-OC Campaign

KORUS-OC Field Campaign Equipment

[06-May-16] KORUS-OC Field Campaign Equipment

R/V Onnuri Loading Process Begins for KORUS-OC

[04-May-16] R/V Onnuri Loading Process Begins for KORUS-OC

R/V Onnuri Awaits its Crew and Cargo for KORUS-OC

[03-May-16] R/V Onnuri Awaits its Crew and Cargo for KORUS-OC

Draft Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Diagram

[02-May-16] Draft Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) Diagram

Map of Planned KORUS-OC Observations by Ship and Air

[02-May-16] Map of Planned KORUS-OC Observations by Ship and Air

Reviewing the KORUS-OC Measurement Strategy

[01-May-16] Reviewing the KORUS-OC Measurement Strategy

This video introduces the PACE Mission.

[23-Feb-16] PACE Mission Introduction

[22-Feb-16] PACE Logo

Chlorophyll Time Series

[02-Feb-16] Chlorophyll Time Series

North Atlantic Plankton Bloom Seen from VIIRS

[04-Jan-16] North Atlantic Plankton Bloom Seen from VIIRS

NAAMES Dendogram

[03-Jan-16] NAAMES Dendogram

Great Barrier Reef

[03-Jan-16] Great Barrier Reef

[02-Jan-16] NAAMES Banner

Coral Reef (Mariana Islands)

[02-Jan-16] Coral Reef (Mariana Islands)

Diagram of the CORAL Campaign Approach

[02-Jan-16] Diagram of the CORAL Campaign Approach

[01-Jan-16] NAAMES Logo

[01-Jan-16] CORAL Logo

[01-Jan-16] KORUS-OC Logo

NASA Study Shows a Decline in Populations of Diatoms in the World's Oceans

[24-Sep-15] NASA Study Shows a Decline in Populations of Diatoms in the World's Oceans

Earth's oceans show a decline in microscopic plant life.

[23-Sep-15] Earth's Oceans Show Decline in Microscopic Plant Life

PACE Spectral Coverage Compared to Heritage Sensors

[30-Jun-15] PACE Spectral Coverage Compared to Heritage Sensors

Researchers find that populations of microscopic marine plants - phytoplankton - have decreased by 1% per year in the northern hemisphere.

[12-Sep-14] Phytoplankton Levels Dropping

This video shows changes in chlorophyll (milligrams per cubic meter) over time based on data from NASA's Aqua/MODIS instrument.

[03-Jan-12] Ocean Chlorophyll Concentration (2009-2012)

Particles affect how the atmosphere reflects and absorbs visible and infrared light. Higher Aerosol Optical Depth values indicate hazy conditions while low values correspond to clear skies.

[02-Jan-12] Global Monthly Aerosol Optical Depth (2000-2015)

$Cloud Fraction maps show what fraction of an area was cloudy on average for each month. Colors range from blue (no clouds) to white (very cloudy).$

[01-Jan-12] Global Monthly Cloud Fraction (2000-2015)

Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI) Chlorophyll Data (2011)

[13-May-11] Geostationary Ocean Color Imager (GOCI) Chlorophyll Data (2011)

CloudSat and CALIPSO

[09-Jan-07] CloudSat and CALIPSO

VIIRS Instrument

[08-Jan-07] VIIRS Instrument

Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)

[07-Jan-07] Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS)

Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on Aqua

[06-Jan-07] Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on Aqua

Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on Terra

[05-Jan-07] Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on Terra

SeaWiFS Instrument

[05-Jan-07] SeaWiFS Instrument

Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS)

[04-Jan-07] Sea-viewing Wide Field-of-view Sensor (SeaWiFS)

An Example Polar-orbiting Satellite with AVHRR

[03-Jan-07] An Example Polar-orbiting Satellite with AVHRR

[02-Jan-07] Landsat-4

SeaSat and Nimbus-7

[01-Jan-07] SeaSat and Nimbus-7

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