OSTM / Jason-2 Stories

Five Ways NASA Helps With Shark Conservation

5 min read

While scientists at our partner institutions are directly focusing on shark conservation, NASA’s Earth-observing satellites collect key information about sharks’ habitat – the ocean. NASA’s satellites measure the height of the ocean, track currents, monitor marine habitats, and oversee water…

Article3 years ago

slide 3 - Graph showing Global sea level have steadily risen since the early 1990s to present as measured by Jason-2/OSTM and its predecessors and successor from the early 1990s to present day.

Successful Ocean-Monitoring Satellite Mission Ends

4 min read

The Jason-2 mission provided unique insights into ocean currents, sea level rise and climate change for 11 years.

Article5 years ago