Originally published by Inside Climate News 

A recent Inside Climate News article highlights growing concerns about the continuity of regional U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) observations, a nationwide network of buoys and sensors that provide real-time ocean data for marine safety and coastal decision-making. Regional operators warn that delays in federal grant awards, combined with aging equipment and rising maintenance costs, could lead to temporary data gaps. Even short disruptions could reduce the precision of coastal data relied on by fishermen, ports, coastal communities, and maritime industries. For more information, read the full article here.