Report suggests cuts to NSF ocean sciences infrastructure
JAN 26, 2015
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.028591
Nature : On 23 January the US National Research Council released a report on NSF’s ocean sciences division. In 2013 the division began spending more money on infrastructure than on basic science research, so NSF commissioned the report to seek outside advice. The report recommends that the division drastically reduce what it spends on infrastructure. The biggest target is the $386 million Ocean Observatories Initiative, whose operating budget could be slashed by 20%. The report also suggests a 10% cut to the scientific ocean-drilling program and a 5% cut in NSF’s contribution to support its 20-vessel research fleet.
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