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The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft is like Earth's superhero, studying our planet’s oceans and atmosphere. It uses super-advanced tools to measure tiny marine organisms called phytoplankton and tracks changes in ocean color. PACE also keeps an eye on aerosols (tiny particles in the air), helping scientists understand climate change and the health of our environment. Think of it as Earth's guardian, collecting data to keep our planet in balance!
The PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft is like Earth's superhero, studying our planet’s oceans and atmosphere. It uses super-advanced tools to measure tiny marine organisms called phytoplankton and tracks changes in ocean color. PACE also keeps an eye on aerosols (tiny particles in the air), helping scientists understand climate change and the health of our environment. Think of it as Earth's guardian, collecting data to keep our planet in balance!
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These are Algae. When they increase in number rapidly, it’s called algal bloom. Normally, algae are helpful because they make food and oxygen for fish and other water creatures, JUST LIKE TREES! When this happens, they are called good algae blooms, also known as non-harmful algae blooms. But when they harm our water friends, they are called harmful algae blooms (HABs).
These are Algae. When they increase in number rapidly, it’s called algal bloom. Normally, algae are helpful because they make food and oxygen for fish and other water creatures, JUST LIKE TREES! When this happens, they are called good algae blooms, also known as non-harmful algae blooms. But when they harm our water friends, they are called harmful algae blooms (HABs).
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Aerosols are tiny particles that float in the air, like dust, sea salt, or pollution.According to NASA, aerosols impact the climate in two major ways: direct and indirect effects. PACE aims to improve the characterization of different types of aerosols, their sources, and how they interact with clouds. The high-resolution data from PACE will help clarify aerosols' role in climate models, making predictions more accurate.
Aerosols are tiny particles that float in the air, like dust, sea salt, or pollution.According to NASA, aerosols impact the climate in two major ways: direct and indirect effects. PACE aims to improve the characterization of different types of aerosols, their sources, and how they interact with clouds. The high-resolution data from PACE will help clarify aerosols' role in climate models, making predictions more accurate.
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Let’s take a fun trip with carbon dioxide (CO2) as it travels through the ocean! On this adventure, CO2 will meet some tiny ocean friends like phytoplankton and zooplankton, and we’ll see how it moves around to help keep our planet healthy. Ready? Let’s dive in!.
Let’s take a fun trip with carbon dioxide (CO2) as it travels through the ocean! On this adventure, CO2 will meet some tiny ocean friends like phytoplankton and zooplankton, and we’ll see how it moves around to help keep our planet healthy. Ready? Let’s dive in!.
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