Scientific Community Saves Major Ocean Research Project from Cancellation
科學界挽救了一項重大海洋研究計畫，使其免於被取消
更新於: 2026年6月24日 上午02:30
In a major win for climate science, the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) has been saved from a sudden cancellation.
對於氣候科學而言，海洋觀測倡議（Ocean Observatories Initiative, 簡稱 OOI）免於突如其來的撤銷，是一場重大的勝利。
Launched in 2016, the OOI is a $386 million network of over 900 sensors tracking ocean health, climate change, and extreme weather across the globe.
OOI 於 2016 年啟動，是一個耗資 3.86 億美元的網絡，由超過 900 個傳感器組成，用於追蹤全球海洋健康狀況、氣候變遷與極端氣候。
These sensors provide essential data for everything from coastal flooding warnings to marine heat wave research.
這些傳感器為沿海洪水警報到海洋熱浪研究等各項事務，提供了不可或缺的數據。
In May 2026, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced plans to dismantle this critical infrastructure, citing a need to shift priorities under budget cuts.
2026 年 5 月，美國國家科學基金會（National Science Foundation, 簡稱 NSF）宣布計劃拆除這項關鍵基礎設施，理由是在預算削減下需調整優先事項。
The scientific community reacted with alarm, arguing that losing this data would leave humanity 'flying blind' regarding climate risks.
科學界對此感到震驚，並指出失去這些數據將使人類在應對氣候風險時處於「盲目飛行」的狀態。
They labeled the decision reckless and pushed for legislation to protect the project.
他們稱該決定草率魯莽，並推動立法以保護該計劃。
Facing intense pressure from Congress and researchers, the NSF reversed its decision in June 2026, committing to keep the network operational.
面對來自國會與研究人員的強大壓力，NSF 於 2026 年 6 月撤回了決定，承諾維持該網絡的運作。
While the OOI is safe for now, the incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the future of federal funding for climate research and the vital role of scientific advocacy in policy-making.
雖然 OOI 目前處於安全狀態，但此事件凸顯了聯邦氣候研究資金未來的持續緊張局勢，以及科學倡議在決策制定中的關鍵作用。
