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Trump Budget Would Cut Ocean Data and Leave Boaters, Anglers and Forecasters Scrambling for Info
- President Donald Trump proposed eliminating all federal funding for the regional ocean observing system starting in the 2026 budget.
- This proposal comes after a leaked memo from April revealed plans to reduce the Department of Commerce's budget by $2.5 billion in 2026, affecting the agency responsible for NOAA and catching network administrators off guard.
- The observing system, launched about 20 years ago and funded primarily by NOAA grants, provides real-time ocean data critical for navigation, tsunami routes, and hurricane forecasts.
- Scientists and network leaders warn that the loss of $43.5 million in current funding would make continuing operations difficult, with some associations possibly resorting to selling data or seeking outside grants.
- If the cuts pass, experts say it could end vital data collection, creating gaps that would impede public safety and economic activities reliant on ocean monitoring.
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Trump plan would scrap critical ocean data network used by pilots, forecasters, and emergency crews
A plan by President Trump to eliminate funding for a key ocean monitoring system has drawn backlash from mariners, scientists, and emergency responders who depend on its real-time data for safety and navigation.Todd Richmond reports for Associated Press.In short:The Trump administration has proposed cutting all federal funding for the Integrated Ocean Observing System’s regional networks, a move that could shutter operations collecting vital rea…
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