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Scientists sound alarm on World Oceans Day as Trump axes deep-sea monitoring

A storm caused by the El Nino weather effect, in California, USA (illustration).
A storm caused by the El Nino weather effect, in California, USA (illustration). AFP/MARK RALSTON

The United States has removed hundreds of deep-sea instruments used to monitor the impact of climate change on marine environments, alarming scientists as the United Nations marks World Oceans Day.

The development is the latest blow to environmental and climate research, which has faced repeated budget cuts implemented since US President Donald Trump began his second term in office in January 2025.

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