NOAA Workers Ordered to Pause International Engagements
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NOAA employees have been ordered to halt all international communications, affecting marine conservation efforts and collaborations with foreign partners amid concerns of political targeting.
An internal email obtained by WIRED reveals that employees at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have been instructed to temporarily cease all communications with foreign nationals. This order specifically impacts staff within NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is tasked with conserving marine life and ensuring sustainable seafood practices.
