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Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.
Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina, Greenland
Who
Democratic senators, Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, Democratic House committees, National Science Foundation, President Donald Trump, Sen. Jeff Merkley, Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Jared Huffman
What
Lawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:49:00 GMT · 4h 38m ago
Where
Oregon, Washington, Alaska, North Carolina, Greenland ·
Why
The Trump administration's proposed 2026 budget included a 55% cut to the National Science Foundation, leading to the agency 'descoping' the project by removing instruments.
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How this affects you
Eliminating this ocean monitoring system threatens the safety of coastal communities and undermines the nation's ability to track environments, marine currents, and extreme weather events, particularly with the approaching El Niño.
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