Fired NOAA Researchers Talk About Their Critical Work Protecting Northern CA Coasts From Climate Change

Three NOAA researchers, recently laid off, express concern over the disruption to important conservation projects that protect vulnerable species along the Northern California coast. They were part of the Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative, which aims to support agencies with crucial climate data and tools. Their work involved safeguarding marine species like whales and salmon, but current layoffs threaten these initiatives. Other states are seeking to hire these skilled researchers, raising hopes that their efforts to protect California's coastline can continue despite the upheaval within NOAA.

Three fired NOAA researchers fear the agency's recent mass layoffs will disrupt vital conservation work along the Northern California coast for generations.

The Climate, Ecosystems, and Fisheries Initiative aimed to provide essential climate change insights and tools to protect vulnerable species, but now faces uncertainty.

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