Kaitlin Kovacs

Kaitlin Kovacs is the Communications and Outreach Coordinator for the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center.

EDUCATION

Master's in Environmental Management (MEM), Ecosystems Science and Conservation, Duke University, 2012
Masters Project: Development of a Coral Reef Restoration Framework: A Maldivian Case Study

Bachelors of Science, Biology, University of Florida, 2006

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November 30, 2020

Why the Ocean?

USGS scientists share brief thoughts about why they have focused their careers on studying our oceans and coasts. Here’s why they study the ocean:

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May 1, 2019

After Hurricane Devastation, Sea Turtle Scientists Rebound, Help Rebuild

Seven months after their home base in the Florida Panhandle was demolished by Hurricane Michael, U.S. Geological Survey sea turtle researchers are...

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October 26, 2018

USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and Wetland and Aquatic Research Center Continue Involvement in Annual St. Petersburg Science Festival

Scientists from SPCMSC and WARC led children, families, and the public in hands-on activities to learn about USGS science at this year's St...

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November 24, 2017

Serene Sirens: USGS Sea Cow Science

It may be hard to believe the legend that sailors long-at-sea once considered manatees to be mermaids. The manatee nickname – the “Sea Cow” – which...

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March 31, 2017

Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act Outreach Program Educates Public about Wetlands of Louisiana

Staff from the USGS CWPPRA participate in the 8th annual World Wetlands Day to educate school children and the public about the importance of wetlands...

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July 27, 2016

Taming the Lion(fish)

Genetics and tracking helps USGS researchers learn where the invasive fish are now – and where they may go next.

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May 27, 2015

Pathways to the Abyss

USGS researchers collaborated with academic and private organizations and institutions, BOEM and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

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Filter Total Items: 19

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November 30, 2020

Why the Ocean?

USGS scientists share brief thoughts about why they have focused their careers on studying our oceans and coasts. Here’s why they study the ocean:

Read Article

May 1, 2019

After Hurricane Devastation, Sea Turtle Scientists Rebound, Help Rebuild

Seven months after their home base in the Florida Panhandle was demolished by Hurricane Michael, U.S. Geological Survey sea turtle researchers are...

Read Article

October 26, 2018

USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center and Wetland and Aquatic Research Center Continue Involvement in Annual St. Petersburg Science Festival

Scientists from SPCMSC and WARC led children, families, and the public in hands-on activities to learn about USGS science at this year's St...

Read Article

November 24, 2017

Serene Sirens: USGS Sea Cow Science

It may be hard to believe the legend that sailors long-at-sea once considered manatees to be mermaids. The manatee nickname – the “Sea Cow” – which...

Read Article

March 31, 2017

Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act Outreach Program Educates Public about Wetlands of Louisiana

Staff from the USGS CWPPRA participate in the 8th annual World Wetlands Day to educate school children and the public about the importance of wetlands...

Read Article

July 27, 2016

Taming the Lion(fish)

Genetics and tracking helps USGS researchers learn where the invasive fish are now – and where they may go next.

Read Article

May 27, 2015

Pathways to the Abyss

USGS researchers collaborated with academic and private organizations and institutions, BOEM and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...

Read Article

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