I was illegally fired from my position. Not for failing in my duties, nor for lack of skill or dedication. No, my dismissal—like that of others—was the result of a coordinated attack on NOAA, on public service, on science itself.
An administration and corporate interests, emboldened by greed and ignorance, have sought to weaken NOAA by terminating probationary employees, stripping funding, and attempting to silence those who dedicate their lives to understanding and protecting our planet.
This is not just about me. This is about the survival of truth in an era where profit speaks louder than reason.
To those who remain at NOAA—in every line office, in every lab, in every field station and research vessel—stand strong.
To my colleagues in the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), you are the guardians of our nation’s fisheries, ensuring that marine ecosystems remain sustainable for future generations.
To those in the National Ocean Service (NOS), your work in mapping our coasts, tracking sea level rise, and supporting marine sanctuaries is more important than ever.
To the brilliant researchers at the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), your climate modeling and groundbreaking discoveries shape the policies that will define our future.
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To those who remain at NOAA—in every line office, in every lab, in every field station and research vessel—stand strong.