Global Phytoplankton Carbon Concentration from NASA Ocean-Color Observations

Phytoplankton carbon concentration data is derived from NASA's ocean-color satellite observations. The dataset, version 2022.0, is produced by the OB_CLOUD organization and distributed via the NASA Earthdata platform. It provides a global mapped product for quantifying marine biomass.

Use Cases

• Quantify global phytoplankton biomass stocks using the carbon_phyto concentration field.
• Assess marine ecosystem productivity by analyzing carbon_phyto alongside chlorophyll and PAR data.
• Drive biogeochemical models with the carbon_phyto variable as a key biological input.
• Provide biological context for environmental studies by correlating carbon_phyto with SST and other variables.

Strengths

• Derived from authoritative NASA ocean-color satellite observations.
• Provides a globally mapped product for spatial analysis.
• Version 2022.0 indicates a specific, documented release.

Limitations

• Algorithm performance may be reduced in optically complex coastal and inland waters.
• Specific row count, temporal coverage, and spatial resolution are not provided.
• Relies on remote sensing estimates subject to atmospheric correction and algorithm uncertainties.

Provenance

Source

NASA ocean-color observations, processed by OB_CLOUD.

Collection Method

Derived via remote sensing algorithms applied to satellite data.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Global ocean coverage.