Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Sara Ernst
I am an Information Specialist at the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center. My goal is to bridge the communication gap between science and stakeholders – ensuring resource managers, planners, politicians, and the public have the information they need to make informed decisions.
Great science done invisibly cannot have impact.
As the Information Specialist for the Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, I lead communications and outreach efforts to help increase awareness and use of our coastal and marine research, data, and tools.
With over a decade of experience as a science communicator, I am adept at writing engaging science stories and creating visually appealing communications products for target audiences.
Professional Experience
Information Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey, Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, 2018 - Present.
Science Communications Specialist, Environmental Protection Agency, 2015 - 2018.
Education and Certifications
B.S. Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, 2013.
Honors and Awards
1st place brochure, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2025.
3rd place technical or statistical report, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2025.
2022 Shoemaker Award for Communications Product Excellence, audio/visual category
1st place annual report, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2021.
1st place electronic publication, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2020.
1st place soft or hard book, National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil and Gold Screen Awards, 2020.
Science and Products
State of Our Nation's Coast
Coastal Change Hazards
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2024 annual report Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2024 annual report
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2023 annual report Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2023 annual report
Coastal Science Navigator companion guide—Discover the U.S. Geological Survey coastal science products you need Coastal Science Navigator companion guide—Discover the U.S. Geological Survey coastal science products you need
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2022 annual report Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2022 annual report
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center — 2021 Annual Report Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center — 2021 Annual Report
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2020 annual report Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2020 annual report
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2019 annual report Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2019 annual report
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2018 annual report Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2018 annual report
Coastal and marine science of the U.S. Geological Survey in Woods Hole, Massachusetts Coastal and marine science of the U.S. Geological Survey in Woods Hole, Massachusetts
Science and Products
State of Our Nation's Coast
Coastal Change Hazards
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.
Coastal wetlands are among the most productive and valuable ecosystems in the world—comparable to even rainforests and coral reefs.