Trump Administration to End Ocean Observatories Initiative Funding
The administration plans to dismantle a $368 million network of ocean instruments. The system has collected data in the Atlantic and Pacific for climate and ocean research.
theinertia.comThe network has supported climate and ocean research since its deployment.
Background on the Network The instruments measure temperature, salinity, currents, and other ocean conditions at fixed locations. Researchers have used the data to track long-term environmental changes.
Officials have not announced a specific timeline for the shutdown.
The decision will affect ongoing data collection at multiple sites.
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