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Feds to end climate and ocean monitoring
The National Science Foundation is dismantling its $360 million ocean monitoring system earlier than planned, citing shifting scientific priorities. The removal of most arrays, which track ocean conditions such as temperature, salinity, and currents, is expected to be completed by summer 2027. Scientists warn that losing this continuous, long-term data will hinder understanding of climate change, marine heatwaves, hurricanes, and fisheries, raising concerns about national security and environmental impacts. Critics argue the decision undermines essential research and contradicts recommendations from scientific advisory reports.
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