
US ocean-sensor cuts could weaken El Niño and AMOC monitoring
Scientists warn that funding cuts to the Ocean Observatories Initiative will remove key moorings and reduce the nation’s ability to monitor El Niño, ocean heat anomalies, and Atlantic circulation.
- Funding cuts will remove most Ocean Observatories Initiative moorings.
- Scientists say that will reduce visibility into El Niño, ocean heat anomalies, and AMOC behavior.


