January 15, 2026

Exploring Ocean Careers: Research Operations Specialist III

Olivia Eisenbach is the Research Operations Specialist at NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and the subject of the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries' latest Career Feature! Learn about her work conducting reef ecology research and conservation as well as some advice she has for someone who might be pursuing her career path!

In this series, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries highlights the career journeys of people working throughout the National Marine Sanctuary System. Each has taken a different path, overcome unique challenges, and found meaningful ways to make a difference. Whether you're exploring career ideas or just love learning about the people who work to safeguard America's premier marine places, these stories offer real-life insight and inspiration.

Sanctuary Saturday at Moody Gardens Join us on Saturday (1/17) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Moody Gardens Visitor Center in Galveston, Texas, to learn more about this special place in the Gulf as we head into our 34th year! This is a FREE event.

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