Mission Statement
Deep Blue Professional and Friendly Society is continuing the amazing work of the Hungarian representation of the Croatian Blue World Institute.
We are dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding, appreciation and
protection of our oceans through marine environmental education.
Our mission is to connect people with the marine world by organizing
educational courses and field studies that provide hands-on learning
experiences about marine ecosystems, marine biodiversity
and the challenges facing our seas.
Through active engagement, we inspire curiosity a sense of environmental
stewardship and a lifelong commitment to protecting our marine ecosystems.
Meet Our Founders
Kinga Kováts
Founder and lead organizer,
enthusiastic volunteer
Kinga Kováts is the founder
of Deep Blue Professional
and Friendly Society the Hungarian representation of the Croatian
Blue World Institute, former
Kék Bolygó environmental organization.
For more than 20 years, she has been organizing marine environmental education programs, eco-tourism, and community building.
At the heart of her work lies
respect for nature, marine life,
and inspiring environmental
awareness in people.
Mother of two children, she lives
between Altea, Spain, and the Balaton Uplands, where a nature-oriented lifestyle and viticulture are part of her daily life.
Dr. Suzanna Bräger
Co-Founder, Biologist
Dr. Suzanna Bräger is a biologist, scientific
writer, and educator with a background in
marine biology, ecology and
nutritional science. At the beginning
of her research career, she focused
on the feeding ecology of marine
mammals, fish biology and nature
conservation. She conducted research
at several international institutions,
including the Tethys Research Institute
in Greece, the Kimberley Marine
Research Stationin Australia, the
University of Technology in Jamaica
and the Caribbean region, and
the German Oceanographic
Museum. Alongside her scientific
work, she has been actively
involved in higher education and the
development of scientific publications.
She earned her PhD in Biology
from the University of Pécs, where
she later continued her academic
involvement as a guest lecturer.
Following the birth of her daughter, she
made a family-centered decision to
shift the focus of her professional
interests toward nutritional science.
At the same time, marine ecology,
conservation, education, and scuba
diving have remained an important
part of her life.
Dr. Stefan Bräger
Co-Founder, Marine biologist
Dr. Stefan Bräger is a marine biologist with more than 30 years of international experience
in cetacean research, conservation, and marine environmental management.
His work has focused on bottlenose dolphins, Hector’s dolphins, and orcas, with research conducted in the United States, New Zealand, and beyond.
Throughout his career, he has held scientific, conservation, and leadership positions in Europe, North America,
the Caribbean, and the Pacific. He served as Scientific Director of The Whale Museum (USA), as marine scientist at the German Oceanographic Museum, advisor to the German Ministry for the Environment, and as marine biologist
to the International Seabed Authority (UN) in Jamaica.
His work bridges science, policy, and conservation, with a lifelong commitment to protecting marine mammals and marine ecosystems through research, education, and sustainable management.
Roland Kovács
Co-Founder, Chief Diving Instructor Oceanography Teacher
Roland Kovács is a PADI Master Instructor, EFR Instructor Trainer, PADI Elite Instructor, and EFR Elite Instructor, as well as the owner and managing director of a diving school. He has been diving since 1993 and combines decades of practical experience with a strong academic background in geography. Holding an MSc in Geography, he also teaches Oceanography as an invited lecturer at the University of Pécs. Roland’s main interests include marine ecology, environmental protection, and wreck diving.
A lifelong nature lover, he is
deeply passionate about marine biodiversity, ocean conservation, and inspiring others to understand and protect the underwater world.