NOAA’s 2016 Ocean Acidification Cruise was an unprecedented voyage with scientists collaborating to understand a changing ocean environment.
Following the C: A Quick Introduction to Tracking Ocean Carbon
With the rise in atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon’s role in ocean chemistry and biology is being augmented. New tracking and modeling techniques help to reveal how a changing atmosphere may impact the oceans. Carbon plays a leading role in ocean chemistry and biology, a role currently augmented by rising atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2). Tracking the … Read More
NOAA’s Fifth Ocean Acidification Cruise Sets Sail
A five-week research cruise along the West Coast of the United States hopes to expand our understanding of ocean acidification and the health of coastal waters.
NOAA’s Chief Scientist Charts Course Toward a New Blue Economy
An emerging blue economy supported by sustained and robust ocean observations may offer new opportunities and help answer questions about a changing environment. Dr. Richard Spinrad is a busy fellow. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) first chief scientist in 18 years, he’s a man on a mission. Spinrad attends conferences, goes to meetings on Capitol Hill, speaks … Read More
Jason-3 Satellite Brings Climate Data to New Heights
As the Jason-3 satellite enters its low-Earth orbit, expect to see big things happening on our planet below.
XPrize Challenges Researchers to Explore the Great Depths of the Ocean
On the first day of AGU’s 2015 Fall Meeting, X-Prize keynote speakers announced a $7 million prize that challenges competitors to revolutionize underwater exploration and mapping of the deep ocean floor.
The ‘Great Grain Robbery’ of 1972
Out of the unsettling agricultural and economic events of 1972, the beginnings of a robust agricultural monitoring program were born.
Live From MTS/IEEE Oceans ‘15
Earthzine is attending and providing updates from the Oceans ’15 conference in National Harbor, Maryland, near Washington, D.C., from Oct. 19-22.
Scientists Studying Record-breaking Algal Bloom Ask: Why Is This Year Different?
Collaboration between state, federal and tribal entities protects public health, minimizes economic impacts, and may provide answers to why a massive West Coast algal bloom broke records this summer.
Enhancing Ocean Color Observation from Space: A Look Forward to NASA’s PACE and GEO-CAPE Missions
Future NASA satellites will extend the reach of global ocean color observation and research.