A group of Democratic senators, along with Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, and two Democratic House committees, sent letters on June 16, 2026, to the National Science Foundation urging it to reconsider its plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative. This initiative, which consists of over 900 ocean sensors, was developed at a cost of $386 million and has been operational for a decade, tracking ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, climate change, and extreme weather. The data produced by this network is publicly available and has contributed to more than 500 scientific publications. The project was expected to continue for another 15 to 20 years.
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US Lawmakers Request Reversal of Cuts to Ocean Monitoring Program
On June 16, 2026, US lawmakers, including Senator Lisa Murkowski, requested the National Science Foundation to reverse its decision to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative. This initiative, which cost $386 million, includes over 900 ocean sensors and has provided valuable data for scientific research over the past decade.
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US lawmakers fight Trump administration cuts to $386m ocean monitoring program: ‘supreme stupidity’
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US Lawmakers Request Reversal of Cuts to Ocean Monitoring Program