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The grant program led by NASA's Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry (OBB) seeks to deepen the scientific community's knowledge of the ocean's role in Earth's climate system, environmental shifts, and the response of marine ecosystems to these changes. It emphasizes the integration of remote sensing technologies, field research, and computational models to study the ocean's biological and chemical components. This program supports research that aligns with NASA’s Carbon Cycle and Ecosystem Focus Area, focusing on the Earth's carbon cycle, ecosystem functions, and the interactions between aquatic systems and other Earth system components.