# Senators Fight to Save Ocean Monitoring Network

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-16T23:40:52+00:00
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Senator Lisa Murkowski is rallying fellow lawmakers to halt the National Science Foundation’s plan to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative—a 30-year ocean monitoring network with 900+ instruments vital for tracking weather, marine life, and fisheries off Alaska, Washington, Oregon, North Carolina, and Greenland. Critics call the move premature and dangerous, warning it threatens coastal safety and scientific progress, especially for Alaska’s multi-billion dollar fishing industry. House members label the decision “absurd,” arguing taxpayers will pay to remove equipment instead of funding ongoing research. The NSF insists this is merely a “descoping” to adapt infrastructure and prioritize new tech, claiming data will remain accessible. The move aligns with broader policy trends like Project 2025 and comes amid proposed budget cuts that have already eliminated grants and jobs. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c97c1e43a7e91562

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