Update on Ocean Observatories Initiative
5 hours ago
- #Ocean Observatories Initiative
- #National Science Foundation
- #Ocean Science Research
- NSF will not remove or reduce equipment from the remaining OOI arrays and will continue operations and maintenance.
- Plans are being developed to redeploy the Endurance Array after it has been serviced.
- NSF will issue a Dear Colleague Letter to gather stakeholder input and convene an expert panel to assess ocean observing needs and identify a sustainable path forward.
- The agency remains committed to ocean sciences, responsible stewardship of research infrastructure, and supporting stakeholders who rely on OOI data.