US Pulls Ocean Sensors as El Niño Nears

Executive Summary:

• The US is pulling ocean sensors, affecting Canadian research.
• This move is seen as a shock, especially with El Niño nearing.
• Researchers are speaking out against the destruction of these observing systems.

The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical

Impact on Research

As a physical oceanographer, the destruction of these observing systems is horrific. It is hard to stress enough how intentionally OMB is trying to disassemble American science.

As a physical oceanographer, the destruction of these observing systems is horrific. It is hard to stress enough how intentionally OMB is trying to disassemble American science.

International Collaboration

The new proposed OMB guidelines prohibit international collaboration without pre-approval.

Additionally, OMB is not releasing the congressional appropriated funds that they are required to. This is currently tanking the post-doctoral researcher market and eventually will wipe out a generation of researchers if it isn’t stopped.

Please call your elected representatives to express your concerns.

Focus Keyword: Ocean Sensors