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

Apr 10, 2026 · NASA Earth observation data help researchers understand biodiversity issues such as species distribution, forest health, and water resource management.

4 days ago · One of the most consequential forces shaping our planet is ourselves — the human species. When humans build cities, plant or cut down forests, grow crops, burn fuel, and alter bodies …

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

4 days ago · Carbon can move from the atmosphere to the terrestrial biosphere through photosynthesis, where it is stored in living biomass (plants and animals) and in dead matter (litter and soils). Carbon …

4 days ago · NASA’s Earth-observing satellites collect multiple vegetation indices to help researchers study forests, water cycles, and biodiversity.

Earthdata is the home for full and open access to NASA's Earth science data collections, accelerating scientific advancement for societal benefit.

Apr 10, 2026 · Carbon is ubiquitous across earth's biosphere, playing a role in almost every aspect of the natural world. It's present in all life on Earth, forming the basis of the complex molecules that …

Apr 10, 2026 · 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 …

4 days ago · Leaf area index (LAI) is the amount of leaf area in an ecosystem. More specifically, LAI is the one-sided green leaf area per unit of ground area in broadleaf canopies or one-half of the total …