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  1. Terrestrial Ecosystems | NASA Earthdata

    Sep 30, 2025 · Terrestrial ecosystems, land-based communities of creatures, plants, and their surrounding environment, are an expansive focus of NASA's Earth observations. Observing …

  2. Anthropogenic/Human Influenced Ecosystems - NASA Earthdata

    3 days ago · NASA’s Earth-observing satellites reveal the impacts humans have on ecosystems by collecting data on factors such as nighttime lights, forest cover, and air quality. Many of …

  3. Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation Lidar | NASA Earthdata

    The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) instrument is a full-waveform lidar installed on the International Space Station that produces detailed observations of the 3D structure of …

  4. Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation | NASA Earthdata

    The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) aims to characterize the effects of changing climate and land use on Earth. Specifically, GEDI helps researchers study …

  5. Wetlands - NASA Earthdata

    Dec 12, 2025 · 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, …

  6. Biosphere | NASA Earthdata

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

  7. Biodiversity Functions | NASA Earthdata

    3 days 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 …

  8. Where the Wetlands Are - NASA Earthdata

    Dec 28, 2020 · Where land meets water Wetlands are places where land is permanently or seasonally saturated with water, forming a distinct ecosystem that is both aquatic and land …

  9. Water Temperature | NASA Earthdata

    Dec 22, 2025 · NASA’s Earth science data help scientists study water temperature to learn about global warming, water cycles, and ecosystems.

  10. Biogeochemical Cycles | NASA Earthdata

    3 days ago · A biogeochemical cycle is the movement of chemical elements from organism to physical environment to organism in continuous pathways.