Snacktime with NASA: Ceviche

Joselyn Argueta introduces Peruvian Ceviche and discusses NASA's role in monitoring ocean health using satellite data. Laura Lorenzoni from NASA explains the importance of studying ocean color and its impact on fisheries and climate. The video highlights the interconnectedness of ocean systems, the role of phytoplankton, and future NASA missions aimed at improving ocean monitoring. The session concludes with the preparation of ceviche, emphasizing the link between science and everyday life.

What is one of the main roles of NASA in relation to fisheries?

• To provide recipes for seafood dishes

• To regulate fishing laws

• To fund local fish markets

• To monitor fish populations using satellite data

Why is it important for NASA to study the ocean?

• To create artificial oceans

• To develop new ocean-based technologies

• To ensure sustainable marine resources for future generations

• To find new species of fish

How does NASA use ocean color to assess ecosystem health?

• By counting the number of fish

• By identifying the presence of phytoplankton

• By analyzing the salt content

• By measuring the temperature of the water

What is the base of the oceanic food chain?

• Coral reefs

• Phytoplankton

• Seaweed

• Large fish

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What role does the ocean play in climate regulation?

• It produces greenhouse gases

• It absorbs and redistributes heat

• It increases atmospheric pressure

• It decreases global temperatures

What is the focus of NASA's new mission related to ocean monitoring?

• To explore the ocean floor

• To identify new fish species

• To better understand phytoplankton types

• To map ocean currents