Push for ocean data stalls in DC, dims future for newbuilds

摘要

Most scientists concur that cli­ mate change isaffecting the Earth's oceans，impacting weather patternsand aquatic species in theprocess. Prevailing politicalwinds in Washington， however， are not favorable for newfederal spending to study thephenomenon， a reality thatis likely to dampen the prospects for ship designers andbuilders in the research sector over the next few years.