Should governments continue funding ocean and climate monitoring programs?

Context

Ocean and climate monitoring programs use satellites, buoys, and instruments to track sea temperatures, currents, ice sheets, and atmospheric conditions—data essential for weather forecasting, hurricane prediction, and understanding long-term climate trends. These systems, largely funded by governments like the U.S. through agencies such as the National Science Foundation and NOAA, provide information that benefits shipping, fisheries, disaster preparedness, and scientific research globally. Recent budget cuts have raised concerns about data gaps that could impair climate science and operational forecasting for years.