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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.