Water

Lake Chad’s Water, Wetlands, and Dunes
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Lake Chad’s Water, Wetlands, and Dunes

Astronauts have photographed the diminishing lake in Central Africa for decades, most recently in January 2025, as its area remained just a fraction of its past size.

Published Jun 8, 2025

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Waterlogged Lake Gregory
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Waterlogged Lake Gregory

A network of brackish lakes and associated wetlands in northwestern Australia held more water than usual in October 2024 following an especially intense wet season.

Published May 25, 2025

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Forty Years of Change in Louisiana’s Wetlands
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Forty Years of Change in Louisiana’s Wetlands

Scientists used Landsat satellite images to detect both abrupt and gradual changes and to examine how phenomena, from storms to sea level rise, have reshaped coastal ecosystems.

Published May 19, 2025

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Mapping the Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales
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Mapping the Tiny Plankton That Feed Giant Right Whales

Researchers used NASA satellite data to detect swarms of red-tinged copepods, a key food source for the endangered marine mammals, in the Gulf of Maine.

Published May 12, 2025

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Spawning Spectacle
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Spawning Spectacle

A late-season herring spawn in a British Columbia inlet created a vibrant patch of turquoise water.

Published May 5, 2025

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