NSF’s Ocean Network Under Fire

Lawmakers are sounding the alarm as the National Science Foundation moves to dismantle a $386 million ocean monitoring network — a system vital for tracking climate change, marine life, and extreme weather — after catching scientists off guard. Senators and House committees are demanding the NSF reverse course, calling the move illegal and a waste of taxpayer funds, especially since no required 30-day notice was given. With scientists already beginning to remove buoys and lawmakers eyeing legislation to halt the cuts, the controversy underscores a broader threat to climate science funding amid political pressure. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e4bae9749a578cbc