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As Creative Content Manager, Hayley Rutger applies her love of science writing, graphic design and photography to support communications for all of the world-class research, education and outreach programs at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
Hayley's work appears in Mote Magazine, exhibits at Mote Aquarium, Mote’s web site, marketing materials, social media, fundraising campaigns and more. She helps the public gain a better understanding of scientific research and marine conservation efforts taking place in Southwest Florida and around the world. Through these efforts, she works to help the Lab fulfill the goals in its guiding “roadmap,” the Beyond 2020 Vision & Strategic Plan.
Mote Marine Laboratory scientists are champions of coral reef science, conservation and restoration. Their hard work was highlighted on April 24, 2024, during season 3 episode 1 of the PBS series Changing Planet. Watch the clip below to learn about Mote's efforts to test new coral disease treatments....
In this edition, discover how our team at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is: growing a program to bolster populations of algae-eating Caribbean king crabs, stuyding manatees by taking photos of their unique markings, especially boat proellers, surveying global reef sites to determine where sharks...
In this edition, discover how our team at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is: shedding light on dolphin deaths using forensics tools; bringing Aquarium visitors into the world of "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea"; studying the underwater impacts of Hurricane Ian; honoring diverse trailblazers in STEM...
Mote Marine Laboratory’s Dr. Ken Leber transitioned to the role of Senior Scientist Emeritus on Jan. 5, 2021, capping off his groundbreaking 35-year career focused on responsibly enhancing fisheries that nourish communities and economies around the world. Fisheries enhancement involves releasing...
On Feb. 8, 2023, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium officially unveiled “Trailblazers in STEM,” the latest addition to its digital display gallery at Mote Aquarium. This interactive display and website exhibit, developed in collaboration with Yocum African American History Association, highlights...
Marina Villoch describes herself as "the intern that never left" in a new video from Yahoo In The Know, which explores her exciting career as lab manager for Mote Marine Laboratory's Coral Health & Disease Research Program. Like many of the best and brightest Mote scientists, she turned her Mote...
Cutting-edge coral reef research took the spotlight this week as six Mote Marine Laboratory scientists and their Mote-affiliated peers presented their latest discoveries during the 15th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) in Bremen, Germany. This ICRS was the first to be held in Europe, a location...
Mote Marine Laboratory's coral research team is proud to share that Clayton Pelkey—a Mote staff biologist with autism who excels in coral restoration work—was featured recently in the video series "A Decade of U," created by employU. EmployU is a nonprofit disability employment service creating...
It's tough to be a Florida manatee right now. With declining seagrass to eat and multiple other threats from cold snaps to harmful algae, these threatened mammals need all the help they can get. Meet a Mote Marine Laboratory scientist who is working to help manatees—Mote Postdoctoral Research Fellow...
The scientist who started it all May 4, 2022, marked the 100th birthday of a marine science legend: Dr. Eugenie ("Genie") Clark, the "Shark Lady" who founded Mote Marine Laboratory in 1955. Throughout her 100th year, Mote will celebrate Genie's incredible life and positive impacts with special events,...
