The Chief Scientist reflects
Wow - we accomplished a lot! Not every day was easy or straightforward, but this team got the job done. I'm very proud of this team of dedicated, innovative, and flexible (!) scientists.
Read MoreThe Amazon River is nearly 4,000 miles long.
Its impact, however, is not limited to South America. (Image: NASA)
What is all this about?
We study climate change where the Amazon meets the Atlantic.
Going Full Circle
We left as individuals and came back a team!
Read MoreTeacher's Resources
- Do the bacteria in the water make us sick?
Only a few of them. Bacteria are in every habitat on Earth, growing in soil, hot springs, radioactive waste, water, as well as in organic matter and the live bodies of plants and animals. Bacteria recycle nutrients, with many steps in nutrient cycles depending on these organisms, such as nitrogen fixation.