USGS staff Michael Doukas, Heather Bleick, and Peter Kelly depart for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight over Redoubt Volcano.
Paul Laustsen
Paul Laustsen is a science communicator with the USGS Office of Communications.
Paul specializes in communicating science to journalists, policy makers and the public. Since the fall of 2007, Paul has worked with the USGS Office of Communications, based in California, providing communication’s leadership and collaborating with his USGS colleagues and partners throughout the western United States and beyond.
Notable career highlights include working on the BP-Deepwater Horizon oil spill response, several walrus haulout communication responses, the USFWS Polar Bear Recovery Plan, the 2009 Redoubt and 2018 Kilauea eruptions, and working with the ShakeAlert team.
Paul co-chaired of the San Francisco Federal Executive Board’s Public Affairs Council between 2018 and 2020.
Prior to working with the USGS, he worked for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service between 1999 and 2007.
Paul holds a B.S. in Environmental Design with an emphasis in Communications from the University of California, Davis.
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Aerial observation and gas monitoring flight
USGS staff Michael Doukas, Heather Bleick, and Peter Kelly depart for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight over Redoubt Volcano.
Ash Collection
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
Ash Collection
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
Alaska Volcano Observatory Operations
Research geologist Michelle Coombs monitors information on Redoubt during a restless period.
Research geologist Michelle Coombs monitors information on Redoubt during a restless period.
Redoubt Volcano Observation Flight
USGS scientist Heather Bleick prepares documentation equipment for a flight over Redoubt Volcano.
USGS scientist Heather Bleick prepares documentation equipment for a flight over Redoubt Volcano.
Adult Male Elephant Seal
An adult male elephant seal at Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve in California. This "loser" has been pushed out to the periphery of the mating bull's harem.
An adult male elephant seal at Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve in California. This "loser" has been pushed out to the periphery of the mating bull's harem.
What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 3
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 2
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 1
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
Equipment Installation
USGS scientist Game McGimsey gathers equipment for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight.
USGS scientist Game McGimsey gathers equipment for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight.
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Filter Total Items: 31
Aerial observation and gas monitoring flight
USGS staff Michael Doukas, Heather Bleick, and Peter Kelly depart for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight over Redoubt Volcano.
USGS staff Michael Doukas, Heather Bleick, and Peter Kelly depart for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight over Redoubt Volcano.
Ash Collection
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
Ash Collection
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
USGS scientist Kristi Wallace works with a videographer to tape an educational segment for the general public on how to gather ash samples after an eruption.
Alaska Volcano Observatory Operations
Research geologist Michelle Coombs monitors information on Redoubt during a restless period.
Research geologist Michelle Coombs monitors information on Redoubt during a restless period.
Redoubt Volcano Observation Flight
USGS scientist Heather Bleick prepares documentation equipment for a flight over Redoubt Volcano.
USGS scientist Heather Bleick prepares documentation equipment for a flight over Redoubt Volcano.
Adult Male Elephant Seal
An adult male elephant seal at Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve in California. This "loser" has been pushed out to the periphery of the mating bull's harem.
An adult male elephant seal at Año Nuevo State Natural Reserve in California. This "loser" has been pushed out to the periphery of the mating bull's harem.
What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 3
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 2
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
What You Otter Know About Sea Otters - Part 1
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
The last week in September is known as Sea Otter Awareness Week throughout California. To bring more attention to the issues surrounding the sea otter and its ongoing recovery from near extinction, we interviewed Tim Tinker, USGS lead sea-otter researcher. Video also provided in the Transcript/Links section.
Equipment Installation
USGS scientist Game McGimsey gathers equipment for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight.
USGS scientist Game McGimsey gathers equipment for an aerial observation and gas monitoring flight.