The Ocean Observatories Initiative is used to track greenhouse effects and weather.

Researchers warn that shuttering a key network of research equipment and analysis will make the country less prepared for climate crises

The effort to pull some 900 ocean-monitoring buoys and sensors from the water drew backlash from scientists and lawmakers

It's unclear whether the system is currently intact.

The Ocean Observatories Initiative was on the chopping block in President Donald Trump's proposed budget for 2026.