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Libby Jewett, former director of NOAA's ocean acidification program, retired in April 2025 after more than 16 years of addressing climate change and transitioning to offshore wind energy permitting. Her retirement followed significant policy reversals by the Trump administration that halted NOAA's initiatives and led to major layoffs, raising concerns about the agency's capacity and expertise as nearly 2,000 employees have left since 2017. Despite these challenges, NOAA's ocean acidification program continues to operate, albeit under strained conditions.