APPLICATIONS

The Earth Observatory articles below describe several ways that data from the GES DISC has been utilized in ocean-related applications.

Changing Currents Color the Bering Sea a New Shade of Blue
Coccolithophore blooms are a lovely shade of turquoise, but for seabirds it's not a pretty picture.

Illuminating Photosynthesis in the Arabian Sea
The Coastal Zone Color Scanner sheds light on the Arabian Sea monsoon.

Polynyas, CO2, and Diatoms in the Southern Ocean
Open ocean in the middle of sea ice is a good place to photosynthesize.

Hunting Dangerous Algae from Space
SeaWiFS data are used to monitor HABs (Harmful Algae Blooms).

The Incredible Glowing Algae
The fluorescence of chlorophyll provides a window into the life of phytoplankton.

Fish Kill in the Gulf of Oman
Bad algae or bad water?   MODIS fingers the culprit in this mystery.

Life in Icy Waters
Penguins look for open water to find phytoplankton;  remote sensing helps scientists do the same thing.