Oceana Reacts to Layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Oceana USA

Oceana Reacts to Layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Press Release Date: February 27, 2025

Location: WASHINGTON

Contact:

Erin Vande Ven, Megan Jordan | email: EVandeVen@oceana.org, mjordan@oceana.org | tel: 303.829.3877, 202.868.4061

Today the Trump administration issued layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), following similar cuts at other departments and agencies.  

NOAA is a world-renowned science agency that positions the United States as a leader on global issues including oceans and weather. The agency manages our nation’s fisheries, monitors and forecasts our weather, charts our oceans, and protects our coastal communities and infrastructure. It has set the standard for fishery management around the world.    

Beth Lowell, Oceana’s Vice President for the United States released the following reaction: 

“Our oceans have become political carnage, but the real victims are hardworking Americans – the people you care about – and our future generations. These are American jobs that warn us about severe weather, protect our most vulnerable marine life like whales and turtles, ensure abundant fisheries, and maintain a healthy ocean for those whose livelihoods depend on it. We’re calling on Congress to save NOAA from these disastrous cuts, while also protecting American jobs, communities, and the oceans.”