Monitoring Algal Blooms from Space: Landsat's Vital Role

Landsat satellites like Landsat 8, operated jointly by NASA and the USGS, play a crucial role in identifying harmful algal blooms in lakes and rivers from space. 💧🛰️ Through advanced data analysis, scientists can automate the detection process, providing resource managers with timely information to address potential environmental concerns. Led by Nima Pahlevan and his team at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, an innovative algorithm transforms Landsat 8 data into actionable insights, freely accessible to users worldwide. 🌍🌱 Leveraging decades of Earth observation expertise, the Landsat Program continues to enhance global understanding of our changing planet, safeguarding water quality and ecosystems for future generations. 🌊🌐 #LandsatAlgaeAlert #SpaceData #WaterQuality 🚀🔍