Send a letter to the U.S. Senate: Thank you for protecting the ocean monitoring system

In June 2026, the administration began dismantling the $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative, pulling critical instruments from the sea.¹ Thanks to thousands of us who spoke up, the Senate passed a bipartisan measure to block the removal.¹ The next day, the administration abandoned its plan.¹

The instruments that track coastal flooding, marine heat waves, and irreplaceable climate data are staying in the water.¹

This win happened because people like you refused to look away.

The fight to protect climate science isn't over. Every removed instrument must be replaced, and we know future attacks are coming. We need to keep the Senate engaged — starting with a thank you.

Send a message to your U.S. senators: Thank you for defending coastal communities and our climate future.

Sources:

1. "Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End Ocean Monitoring," The New York Times, June 18, 2026.