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The NSF’s plan to shut down a $386 million ocean monitoring network—critical for climate, weather, and marine research—was halted after fierce backlash from scientists and lawmakers. Senators and House committees demanded a rethink, calling the move unlawful and scientifically reckless. With no warning or review, researchers were blindsided, but the agency reversed course, halting equipment removal, redeploying gear, and forming an expert panel to chart a new path forward—proving public pressure can save vital science infrastructure.

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