NASA's OceanColor Web is supported by the Ocean Biology Processing Group (OBPG) at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
As a Science Investigator-led Processing System (SIPS), our responsibilities include the collection, processing,
calibration, validation of ocean-related products from a large number of operational, satellite-based remote-sensing
missions providing ocean color, sea surface temperature and sea surface salinity data to the international research
community since 1996. As a Distributed Active Archive Center (DAAC), known as the Ocean Biology DAAC (OB.DAAC), we
are responsible for the archive and distribution of satellite ocean biology data produced or collected under NASA
EOSDIS, including those from historical missions and partner space organizations.
Ocean Color Feature
Salton Sea
The Salton Sea was once a thriving and popular tourist location, but various factors, including an increase in the number of warm days per year and higher temperatures have caused the lake to recede, exposing a toxic lakebed and producing swirling growths of cyanobacteria.
This scene was collected by Landsat 8 on October 12, 2021. Click on it to get a larger version.
Visit the image gallery archive for additional ocean color features.
Ocean Biology Distributed Active Archive Center (OB.DAAC)
The OBPG serves as a DAAC for satellite ocean biology data produced or collected under NASA EOSDIS, including those from historical missions and partner space organizations. OB.DAAC is a member of the ICSU World Data System.
SeaDAS
SeaDAS is an image analysis package for the processing and display of satellite ocean color data.
SeaBASS
SeaBASS is a repository of in situ oceanographic data to support algorithm development and satellite data product validation activities.
Field Support Group
The OBPG maintains a Field Support Group that collects in situ data, engages in community measurement protocols activities, and hosts an HPLC phytoplankton pigment processing facility.