diff --git a/scripts/exglobal_prep_ocean_obs.py b/scripts/exglobal_prep_ocean_obs.py
index 847ae3a44..da12d2b7b 100755
--- a/scripts/exglobal_prep_ocean_obs.py
+++ b/scripts/exglobal_prep_ocean_obs.py
@@ -13,6 +13,5 @@
 
 for observer in data['observers']:
     obs_source_name = observer['obs space']['name']
-    dwprint(obs_source_name)
     logging.info(f"obs_source_name: {obs_source_name}")
     prep_marine_obs.obs_fetch(obs_source_name)