The Trump administration has reversed its decision to dismantle a $368 million deep-sea observation system. This decision followed opposition from lawmakers and ocean experts. On June 18, 2026, the National Science Foundation announced that it would halt plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, stating that it would not proceed with further removal or descoping of equipment and would continue operations including planned maintenance.
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Trump Administration Reverses Decision on Ocean Monitoring System
The Trump administration has decided not to dismantle the $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative after receiving pushback from lawmakers and experts. The National Science Foundation confirmed that operations and maintenance will continue as planned.
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Trump administration reverses decision to scrap ocean monitoring system
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Trump Administration Reverses Decision on Ocean Monitoring System