Sea ice is an indicator of changing water, air and sea surface temperatures. Monitoring water, air and sea surface temperatures can give scientists an insight into drivers and effects of ecosystem change on Earth.
Jun 22, 2007 | SCIENCE
Antarctic Icebergs: Unlikely Oases for Ocean Life
(NSF) - Scientists have found that trapped terrestrial material released from icebergs as they melt out at sea has a major impact on the ecology of the ocean around them. The floating chunks of ice support thriving communities of ocean life, and may play an important role in climate regulation on Earth.
Apr 27, 2007 | SCIENCE
Taking the Ocean's Pulse
(NASA) - The MBARI Environmental Sample Processorthe ESPprovides on-site (in situ) collection and analysis of water samples from the subsurface ocean. The instrument is an electromechanical/fluidic system designed to collect discrete water samples, concentrate microorganisms (particulates), and automate application of molecular probes which identify microorganisms and their gene products. The ESP also archives samples so that further analyses may be done after the instrument is recovered.
Aug 31, 2006 | SCIENCE
NASA, NOAA Data Indicate Ozone Layer is Recovering
(NASA - JPL) - A new study shows evidence that Earth's ozone layer is on the mend.
May 16, 2006 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Internet Software Shows Planets in 3-D Color
(NASA - ARC) - NASA now lets internet users explore Mars, Venus and Jupiter in 3-D color.
Feb 24, 2006 | MISSIONS
ESA Confirms CryoSat Recovery Mission
(ESA) - ESA has decided to build and launch the CryoSat-2 mission.
Apr 19, 2005 | SCIENCE
Ice-covered Baltic Sea Proves Ideal Setting for Final Pre-Launch CryoSat Validation
(ESA) - Scientists are addressing issues related to sea ice validation for the upcoming CryoSat mission.
Feb 23, 2005 | MISSIONS
Polar Expedition Contributes to CryoSat
(ESA) - A 3-man expedition in the Arctic will take snow-depth measurements to support ESA's CryoSat mission.
Feb 07, 2005 | SCIENCE
Saturn's Bull's-Eye Marks its Hot Spot
(NASA - JPL) - NASA astronomers are learning about a strange, thermal "hot spot" on the tip of Saturn's south pole.
May 12, 2003 | SCIENCE
The Buzz on Ancient Flies in Antarctica
(CNN.com) - Fossils may yield clues about ancient Earth's climate.
Apr 25, 2003 | TECHNOLOGIES
NASA Satellite Measures EarthÂs Carbon Metabolism
(NASA GSFC) - NASA unveils the first consistent and continuous global measurement of Earth's 'metabolism'.
