科學界挽救了一項重大海洋研究計畫，使其免於被取消
Scientific Community Saves Major Ocean Research Project from Cancellation
Updated at: June 24, 2026 at 02:30 AM
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。
In a major win for climate science, the Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI) has been saved from a sudden cancellation.
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。
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.
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。
These sensors provide essential data for everything from coastal flooding warnings to marine heat wave research.
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。
In May 2026, the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced plans to dismantle this critical infrastructure, citing a need to shift priorities under budget cuts.
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。
The scientific community reacted with alarm, arguing that losing this data would leave humanity 'flying blind' regarding climate risks.
所幸，由傑夫·默克利（Jeff Merkley）與麗莎·穆爾科斯基（Lisa Murkowski）領導的兩黨參議員小組介入了此事。
Fortunately, a bipartisan group of senators led by Jeff Merkley and Lisa Murkowski intervened.
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。
Facing intense pressure from Congress and researchers, the NSF reversed its decision in June 2026, committing to keep the network operational.
