Conor Ofsthun
Coastal Scientist @Woods Hole Group, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Coastal Scientist @Woods Hole Group, Inc
Bourne, MA, US
Coastal hazards (erosion, flooding) evaluation; shoreline and sediment management analyses and planning; sea level rise planning and adaptation; coastal zone permit acquisition; living shoreline development; beach nourishment; wetland restoration; inlet and harbor dredging; and environmental research (geology, oceanography, hydrology, ecology).• Over 7 years of professional experience in the fields of coastal science, planning, and engineering• Specializes in coastal hazard assessment and adaptation planning in the form of shoreline management (living shorelines, beach nourishment, habitat enhancement, and traditional engineering solutions), as well as sediment management/dredging/remediation in the coastal zone.• Experienced in field work including deployment of tide gauges, current meters, water quality monitors, and sediment coring and grab sampling.• Skilled at utilizing GIS and database technology to display and analyze spatially related data for coastal and marine projects• Strong writing skills in the preparation of technical and planning studies on both the local project and regional planning scales.• Effective communicator, bringing experience presenting to public agencies, private property owners, and technical experts.
EDUCATION
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science - BS
University of Otago
Geological Sciences
Tufts University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geological Sciences, Environmental Studies
University of South Carolina
Masters of Science (MSc), Earth and Ocean Sciences - Coastal Processes and Sediment Dynamics
SKILLS
ABOUT CONOR OFSTHUN
Conor Ofsthun serves as a Senior Coastal Scientist and planner for a variety of projects…
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