Mystery Reef - Hermes Creative Awards

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Sarasota, Florida, USA
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, based in Sarasota, Florida, has conducted marine research since its founding as a small, one-room laboratory in 1955. Since then, Mote has grown to encompass more than 20 research and conservation programs that span the spectrum of marine science: sustainable aquaculture systems designed to alleviate growing pressures on wild fish populations; red tide research that works to inform the public and mitigate the adverse effects of red tide with innovative technologies; marine animal science, conservation and rehabilitation programs dedicated to the protection of animals such as sea turtles, manatees and dolphins; and much more. Mote Aquarium, accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, is open 365 days per year.

Mystery Reef

Category: Achievement | Team Achievement | 205. Team’s Specific Project Achievement
About Project

Two teams within Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium came together to produce and promote Mystery Reef, a special limited-time exhibit at Mote Aquarium. This included conceptualizing, writing, designing, executing and successfully promoting the exhibit completely from scratch. Together, the Mystery Reef Team created a captivating, educational exhibit that is engaging visitors of all ages at Mote Aquarium in Sarasota, Florida.

Credits

Mote Marine Laboratory's Communications Department:
Emma McIntyre, Content Coordinator
Hayley Rutger, Creative Content Manager
Kevin Toshner, Graphic Designer
Sean Stover, Communications Coordinator
Kathryn Gentile, Communications Coordinator
Kaitlyn Fusco, PR & Marketing Manager
Alexis Crabtree, Senior Manager of Creative Services
Mote Aquarium's Exhibit Design & Fabrication Department:
Samantha Bledstein, Exhibits Manager
Marissa Clayton, Aquarium Exhibits Graphic Designer II
Devin Gregg, Exhibits Technician I
Greg Cottrell, Exhibits Fabricator III
Kath Loose, Exhibits Technician I
Capucine Zelenko, contracting Illustrator
Joe Nickelson, Video Services Manager