NASA | Earth Science Week: The Ocean's Green Machines

The video explores the crucial role of phytoplankton in Earth's ecosystems, highlighting their contribution to oxygen production and carbon dioxide absorption. It discusses how scientists use satellites to monitor phytoplankton from space, providing insights into global changes. The impact of climate change on phytoplankton and the broader marine food web is examined, emphasizing the interconnectedness of Earth's systems and the importance of continued monitoring.

What role do phytoplankton play in the marine food web?

How do phytoplankton contribute to the oxygen levels on Earth?

What are the essential conditions for phytoplankton to thrive?

How do researchers monitor phytoplankton from space?

What impact does warming ocean temperatures have on phytoplankton?

In what ways does the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere affect the oceans?

Why is it important to track changes in the ocean from space?