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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.
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,...
SEE PHOTOS FROM OUR 2022 RUN FOR THE TURTLES Sea turtle conservation and research got a vital boost last weekend from 1,343 people who registered for Mote Marine Laboratory's 5K and 1-mile Run for the Turtles. Whether they joined the April 2 Run at Siesta Beach, joined the virtual Run from...
This story includes excerpts from a news release provided by Belize’s Fishery Department. Sharks are gaining increased protection and scientific attention in Belize, thanks to a team effort including government fisheries managers, fisherfolk, and scientists from Mote Marine Laboratory. Sharks are...
The first sea turtle hatchlings in Mote Marine Laboratory's monitoring area (Longboat Key through Venice) emerged in mid-June 2021. The first hatch of the season always brings us joy, but this one was bittersweet. Hatchlings from this Venice nest crawled the wrong direction and failed to reach the...
How can I find out what current red tide conditions are? To report fish kills, contact the FWC Fish Kill Hotline at 800-636-0511 or submit a report online. FWC’s statewide red tide status reports (on abundance of the Florida red tide algae, Karenia brevis) are typically updated every Friday...
In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, April 2021, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium would like to share two exciting updates: Mote was recently designated an Autism Friendly Business by the Center for Autism and Related Disorders at University of South Florida! This means key staff members...
After more than 40 years of shark science with profound conservation impacts, Dr. Robert (Bob) Hueter retired from his role as Director of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research in December 2020, becoming a Mote Senior Scientist Emeritus. Hueter’s shark research has spanned six of...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. Fifteen bright interns have moved closer to fulfilling science careers and more than 40 mentors and allies have sharpened their skills since 2019, thanks to an innovative program led by Mote Marine Laboratory that works to open doors into...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. It’s been the talk of the town for some time in southwest Florida: Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium is expanding. However, many have only seen part of the picture——plans for our exciting Aquarium rebirth—and have yet to discover...
This story is a highlight from our 2020 Annual Report. TURNING THE (RED) TIDE WITH A GAME-CHANGING INITIATIVE As Gulf of Mexico communities recovered from the Florida red tide bloom of 2017-19—and its devastating impact on our environment, economy and quality of life—Mote Marine Laboratory...
